Crime Rates at Norton Close, London, E4 8LS

Norton Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Valley , and the 170th lowest crime rate of 687 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 Norton Close (E4 8LS) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.5% lower than the Valley average (126.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norton Close (E4 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Albert Crescent. Police recorded 93 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.