Crime Rate in Forest Gate North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Gate North

The total recorded crimes in Forest Gate North, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate North crime rate of 1.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Forest Gate North, encompassing approximately 65,994 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Forest Gate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brooking Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tylney Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Forest Gate North?

To understand the safety of Forest Gate North, we need to analyze Forest Gate North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Forest Gate North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 748 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forest Gate North recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Forest Gate North had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,234 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forest Gate North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Forest Gate North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Forest Gate North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forest Gate North has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Gate North crimes were 748. The crime rate of Forest Gate North in 2024 was 11.33 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Gate North were around 1,234 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.70 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham259 42,218 24,012 2
Forest Gate South397 21,298 52,388 4
Beckton271 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North207 61,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North215 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South191 101,100 92,022 6
Green Street West161 131,190 61,940 7
Plaistow West & Canning Town East196 71,086 101,746 9
Custom House191 91,144 81,698 12
Royal Victoria195 8903 161,056 23
Manor Park150 16888 171,732 10
Little Ilford154 15926 131,713 11
Canning Town South156 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South189 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park169 12991 121,441 16
Green Street East148 17789 191,445 14
Plashet109 22917 151,442 15
West Ham130 20775 211,372 17
Boleyn140 19780 201,370 18
Royal Albert126 21794 181,010 24
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202529
May 202523
April 202527
March 202523
February 202513
January 202525
December 202441
November 202438
October 202436
September 202449
August 202453

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202522
April 202525
March 202522
February 202513
January 202519
December 202420
November 202423
October 202420
September 202419
August 202431

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Gate North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forest Gate North postcode area is presented below.

1. Forest Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Brooking Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tylney Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Odessa Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cormorant Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bronte Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Idmiston Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ridley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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