Crime in Forest Gate North: statistics, rates and trends
1,151 crimes were recorded in Forest Gate North in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Gate North at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Gate North
- Types of crime in Forest Gate North
- Forest Gate North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Gate North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Gate North
- Demographics of Forest Gate North
- Questions about crime in Forest Gate North
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (365), violence and sexual offences (306) and vehicle crime (136) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Forest Gate North | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,151 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,776 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Forest Gate North peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,359 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,068). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,151 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,068 | 90.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,269 | 107.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,120 | 95.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,326 | 112.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,239 | 105.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,359 | 115.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,113 | 94.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,097 | 93.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Gate North recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (24% below). On the year before, public order rose from 47 to 64 and vehicle crime rose from 100 to 136, while criminal damage and arson fell from 66 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 365 | 31.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 11.5 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Drugs | 54 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 3.4 | 1.7 | +21% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Forest Gate North; the highest is Forest Gate South (179.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Plashet (75.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Gate North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +84% |
| Maryland | 1,244 | 121.6 | +24% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +35% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | +3% |
| Manor Park | 1,574 | 90.2 | -8% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -23% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -1% |
| Stratford Olympic Park | 1,554 | 105.2 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Forest Gate North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brooking Road” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brooking Road | 79 |
| On or near Wanstead Park | 51 |
| On or near Whitehall Place | 49 |
| On or near Tylney Road | 47 |
| On or near Clare Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 41 |
| On or near Dimond Close | 40 |
| On or near Station Road | 39 |
| On or near Essex Street | 34 |
| On or near Magpie Close | 34 |
Of the 786 crimes in Forest Gate North with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 365 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 351 | 44.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Forest Gate North has an estimated population of 11,776 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (46%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.6%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (28%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Gate North average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Forest Gate North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest Gate North a safe place to live?
Forest Gate North recorded 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,289th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Forest Gate North?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (306).
Is crime in Forest Gate North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Gate North was up 8% on the year before: 1,151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Gate North?
About 11,776 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Gate North?
Forest Gate North is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.