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 May 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate South crime rate of 1.89 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (28.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
Forest Gate South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Post Office Approach with total crimes: 19
  • Maitland Road with total crimes: 15
  • Crosby Road with total crimes: 15

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 areas in the Newham.

    • 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 areas in the Newham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Forest Gate South has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham231 32,218 24,012 2
Beckton233 21,539 32,545 3
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
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202517
February 202518
January 202520
December 202411
November 202412
October 202419
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 531 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202559
March 202562
February 202543
January 202545
December 202443
November 202452
October 202445
September 202460
August 202446

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202545
March 202549
February 202541
January 202535
December 202443
November 202446
October 202458
September 202450
August 202427

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202516
February 20258
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 202422
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20256
March 202514
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
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 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Forest Gate South in May 2025

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

1. Post Office Approach (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Maitland Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Crosby Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour13
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodgrange Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hamfrith Road (Map)
Total14
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dormer Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
8. Faraday Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carnarvon Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Dyson Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2

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