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 March 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate North crime rate of 1.20 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Forest Gate North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ridley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Forest 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Forest Gate North has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 22th 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.

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
Forest Gate South215 41,298 52,388 4
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
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
April 202410

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
April 202412

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202525
December 202441
November 202438
October 202436
September 202449
August 202453
April 202437

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202519
December 202420
November 202423
October 202420
September 202419
August 202431
July 20241
April 202422

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 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
April 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ridley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Forest Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Tylney Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranmer Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Brooking Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Blackwater Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wanstead Park (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1

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