Crime Rates at Prospect Hill, London, E17 3EL

Prospect Hill area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street , and the 215th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Prospect Hill (E17 3EL) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% lower than the Hoe Street average (126.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Prospect Hill (E17 3EL), the main crime hotspot is near The Drive. Police recorded 112 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.