Crime Rate in Forest Gate South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Gate South

The total recorded crimes in Forest Gate South, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate South crime rate of 1.81 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 South, encompassing approximately 118,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (44.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Forest Gate South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Post Office Approach with total crimes: 18
  • Woodgrange Road with total crimes: 17
  • Hamfrith Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Forest Gate South?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Forest Gate South reported a higher crime volume than the Newham average, with 1,298 crimes compared to 1,213. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest Gate South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forest Gate South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 2,388 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest Gate South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Forest Gate South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Forest Gate South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Forest Gate South has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Gate South crimes were 1,298. The crime rate of Forest Gate South in 2024 was 10.93 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Gate South were around 2,388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.11 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
Beckton242 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North161 91,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North195 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South153 121,100 92,022 6
Green Street West189 61,190 61,940 7
Stratford Olympic Park186 7991 121,441 16
Custom House161 81,144 81,698 12
Plaistow West & Canning Town East124 161,086 101,746 9
Manor Park119 18888 171,732 10
East Ham South157 10921 141,533 13
Little Ilford143 13926 131,713 11
Canning Town South154 111,003 111,063 22
Green Street East142 14789 191,445 14
Plashet138 15917 151,442 15
Royal Victoria104 20903 161,056 23
West Ham119 19775 211,372 17
Boleyn119 17780 201,370 18
Royal Albert78 23794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North79 22748 231,234 19
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244
April 202415

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202543
January 202545
December 202443
November 202452
October 202445
September 202460
August 202446
April 202449

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202414
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202520
December 202411
November 202412
October 202419
September 202420
August 20244
April 202412

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 202422
September 202414
August 20245
April 202419

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202541
January 202535
December 202443
November 202446
October 202458
September 202450
August 202427
April 202446

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202412
April 20246

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20259
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Gate South in March 2025

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

1. Post Office Approach (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
2. Woodgrange Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Hamfrith Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Dyson Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Aylesbury Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Maitland Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Romford Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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