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 May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate North crime rate of 1.21 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Forest Gate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Essex Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shelduck Close with total crimes: 7
  • Station 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 May 2025 the Forest Gate North has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)CrimesRank (Forest Gate North)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham231 32,218 24,012 2
Beckton233 21,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South224 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North174 61,409 42,284 5
Custom House194 51,144 81,698 12
Plaistow South161 81,100 92,022 6
Green Street West166 71,190 61,940 7
Plaistow North154 91,175 71,875 8
Plaistow West & Canning Town East135 151,086 101,746 9
Manor Park136 13888 171,732 10
Royal Victoria147 10903 161,056 23
Little Ilford137 12926 131,713 11
Canning Town South135 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South138 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park130 18991 121,441 16
Green Street East129 19789 191,445 14
Plashet121 20917 151,442 15
West Ham132 16775 211,372 17
Maryland132 17763 221,064 20
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202522
February 202513
January 202519
December 202420
November 202423
October 202420
September 202419
August 202431
July 20241

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Gate North in May 2025

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

1. Essex Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shelduck Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Dean Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Cranmer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Woodford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dimond Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whitehall Place (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brooking Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

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