IG8 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 9LA

IG8 9LA, Waltham Forest has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This IG8 9LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG8 postcode area, which has experienced 224 crimes and a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG8 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 9LA, encompassing approximately 2796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

IG8 9LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomhill Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Terrace with total crimes: 3

IG8 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.94140.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.43-50.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9450.00%
Vehicle crime62.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1525.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Robbery21.79100.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.430.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.79-44.44%
Burglary31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.5850.00%
Vehicle crime53.22-16.67%
Public order41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.790.00%
Vehicle crime62.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 9LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broomhill Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. High Road Woodford Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Churchill Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Beechwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Wensley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairlight Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Charter Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Savill Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Johnston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1