Crime in Forest Gate South, Newham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest Gate South, localized within Newham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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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