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 July 2025 are around 397 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Gate South crime rate of 3.34 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (176) incidents (109.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
Forest Gate South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Post Office Approach with total crimes: 37
  • Crosby Road with total crimes: 31
  • Radlett Close with total crimes: 26

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 July 2025 the Forest Gate South has recorded 397 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)CrimesRank (Forest Gate South)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham259 42,218 24,012 2
Beckton271 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North207 61,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North215 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South191 101,100 92,022 6
Green Street West161 131,190 61,940 7
Plaistow West & Canning Town East196 71,086 101,746 9
Custom House191 91,144 81,698 12
Royal Victoria195 8903 161,056 23
Manor Park150 16888 171,732 10
Little Ilford154 15926 131,713 11
Canning Town South156 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South189 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park169 12991 121,441 16
Green Street East148 17789 191,445 14
Plashet109 22917 151,442 15
West Ham130 20775 211,372 17
Boleyn140 19780 201,370 18
Royal Albert126 21794 181,010 24
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Forest Gate North96 23748 231,234 19
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Forest Gate South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 176 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (84 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

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 791 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 202584
May 202576
April 202559
March 202562
February 202543
January 202545
December 202443
November 202452
October 202445
September 202460
August 202446

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202517
May 202525
April 202514
March 202517
February 202518
January 202520
December 202411
November 202412
October 202419
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202560
May 202549
April 202545
March 202549
February 202541
January 202535
December 202443
November 202446
October 202458
September 202450
August 202427

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202513
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202523
May 202520
April 20256
March 202514
February 202515
January 202520
December 202414
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 120 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 202511
March 202517
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 202413
October 202414
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Gate South in July 2025

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

1. Post Office Approach (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Crosby Road (Map)
Total31
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Radlett Close (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Hamfrith Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Clova Road (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime3
7. Maitland Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Sprowston Mews (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dyson Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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