ASCHAM DRIVE, E4 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E4 8SQ

ASCHAM DRIVE, E4 8SQ, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.00 per 1,000 population. This E4 8SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E4 postcode area, which has experienced 464 crimes and a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E4 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E4 8SQ, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

E4 8SQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Walthamstow Avenue with total crimes: 4

ASCHAM DRIVE, E4 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.00333.33%
Vehicle crime93.50800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.42-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.1516.67%
Drugs31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.54125.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4250.00%
Robbery31.6250.00%
Shoplifting30.81-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.54-94.44%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-92.31%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.58200.00%
Other theft185.6538.46%
Vehicle crime134.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-42.86%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1314.00-27.78%
Vehicle crime133.508.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.50-41.67%
Shoplifting71.88-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1819.6528.57%
Vehicle crime124.85-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences123.230.00%
Shoplifting113.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Public order41.3533.33%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1417.77-17.65%
Vehicle crime133.77-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.50200.00%
Shoplifting113.23175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-76.92%
Public order30.8150.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1716.960.00%
Vehicle crime154.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.040.00%
Shoplifting43.500.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202421
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202418
January 202413
December 202318
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E4 8SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walthamstow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chingford Mount Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rushcroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ascham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chingford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Rowden Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Loxham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. George Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Minerva Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parade Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1