Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greenway Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street , and the 106th 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 Greenway Avenue (E17 3QL) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.3% lower than the Hoe Street average (126.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenway Avenue (E17 3QL), the main crime hotspot is near Bistern Avenue. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kennet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bistern Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bistern Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bistern Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Walthamstow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Upper Walthamstow Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Upper Walthamstow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Upper Walthamstow Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Avon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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