E4 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E4 8ST

E4 8ST, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.76 per 1,000 population. This E4 8ST 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 8ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E4 8ST, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E4 8ST area, explore the E4 8ST Area information page.
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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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E4 8ST 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

E4 8ST 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
Shoplifting1326.76333.33%
Vehicle crime97.73800.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.97100.00%
Robbery22.38-33.33%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1650.00%
Robbery33.5750.00%
Shoplifting31.78-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft11.19-85.71%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2033.30233.33%
Vehicle crime1011.89-9.09%
Other theft75.95-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour44.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-33.33%
Public order22.380.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1124.97-38.89%
Vehicle crime116.54-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.54-33.33%
Shoplifting63.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.57-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order21.19-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-85.71%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1843.4150.00%
Vehicle crime1510.7015.38%
Shoplifting118.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.35133.33%
Public order64.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57100.00%
Possession of weapons12.380.00%
Robbery10.59-80.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1339.840.00%
Other theft127.73-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences127.14140.00%
Shoplifting117.14175.00%
Robbery56.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-75.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Drugs21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1334.490.00%
Other theft137.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.140.00%
Shoplifting42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Theft from the person31.780.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202420
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 202318
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E4 8ST 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. Ascham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chingford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rowden Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Loxham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Greenham Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Empress Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parade Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Waltham Park Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Waltham Park
    Total1
    Shoplifting1