Crime Rates at Stafford Close, London, E17 8NB

Stafford Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge , and the 200th 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 Stafford Close (E17 8NB) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 65.8% lower than the Lea Bridge average (145.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stafford Close (E17 8NB), the main crime hotspot is near Northumberland Road. Police recorded 65 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.