WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Forest Gate South, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest Gate South, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

256
trending_down -8.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

179.35per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,775

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour95
Violence & Sexual Offences45
Shoplifting23
Vehicle Crime18
Public Order16
Other Theft14
Theft from Person12
Burglary10
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Drug Offences6
Weapons Possession4
Robbery4
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Post Office Approach Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 2
16
On or near Westbury Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3
14
On or near Radlett Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 2
13
On or near Faraday Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 10Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1
13
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1
11
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
11
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Theft from the person: 1
10
On or near Hamfrith Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
9
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Other theft: 1
9
On or near Water Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Burglary: 2
8

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Safety comparison within Newham district.

Local Rank

#21safest in Newham

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

133.19per 1k

Local Policing

Forest Gate South

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Local Priorities

Violence Related Priority.
Prostitution/Safeguarding/Violence against women and girls

Issued: 12 Feb 2026

Status Update

Engaging with sex workers during patrols, referring them to outreach services where possible

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Reduce drug dealing/drug use.
Gathering and collating intelligence related to drug dealing and drug use

Issued: 12 Feb 2026

Status Update

Overt and Covert patrols. Problem solving by working with Newham Council to design out areas that facilitate ASB.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

ASB Romford Road and surroundings areas.
There have been reports of ASB within this area, specifically aggressive begging, violence with injury relating to drug use and street drinking

Issued: 12 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols and attending community engagements. Those causing ASB will be issued with a Community Protection Notice.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

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6:00 PM — 6:30 PM

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1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Forest Gate Library, Woodgrange Road London

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1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Forest Gate Library, Woodgrange Road London

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