Crime in Forest Gate South: statistics, rates and trends
3,282 crimes were recorded in Forest Gate South in the 12 months to August 2026, 179.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Gate South at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Gate South
- Types of crime in Forest Gate South
- Forest Gate South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Gate South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Gate South
- Demographics of Forest Gate South
- Questions about crime in Forest Gate South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (1,058), violence and sexual offences (700) and vehicle crime (292) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Forest Gate South | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,282 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 179.9 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,244 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Forest Gate South of any year here (3,282 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,282 | 179.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,845 | 155.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,341 | 128.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,265 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,124 | 116.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,288 | 125.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,625 | 143.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,474 | 135.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,403 | 131.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 267 |
| July 2026 | 338 |
| June 2026 | 230 |
| May 2026 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 256 |
| March 2026 | 281 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| January 2026 | 285 |
| December 2025 | 240 |
| November 2025 | 260 |
| October 2025 | 329 |
| September 2025 | 294 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Gate South recorded notably more theft from the person (4.7 times the national rate), robbery (4.3 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.8 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (35% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 80 to 111 and public order rose from 137 to 178, while criminal damage and arson fell from 131 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,058 | 58.0 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 700 | 38.4 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 292 | 16.0 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 192 | 10.5 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 178 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 145 | 7.9 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Burglary | 111 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +39% |
| Robbery | 107 | 5.9 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Drugs | 106 | 5.8 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 3.0 | 0.8 | +8% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Forest Gate South; the highest is Stratford (427.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Ham (97.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Gate South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | -46% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | -27% |
| Maryland | 1,244 | 121.6 | -32% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -44% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -46% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -37% |
| Stratford | 7,927 | 427.5 | +138% |
| Stratford Olympic Park | 1,554 | 105.2 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Forest Gate South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Post Office Approach” (345).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Post Office Approach | 345 |
| On or near Woodgrange Road | 195 |
| On or near Hamfrith Road | 178 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 147 |
| On or near Faraday Road | 145 |
| On or near Maitland Road | 121 |
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Radlett Close | 107 |
| On or near Dyson Road | 105 |
| On or near Clova Road | 97 |
Of the 2,224 crimes in Forest Gate South with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,058 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,110 | 49.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 505 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 224 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 174 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Forest Gate South has an estimated population of 18,244 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (55%, against 23%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.6%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Gate South average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Forest Gate South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Forest Gate South a safe place to live?
Forest Gate South recorded 179.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Forest Gate South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 1,058 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (700).
Is crime in Forest Gate South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Gate South was up 15% on the year before: 3,282 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,845 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Gate South?
About 18,244 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Gate South?
Forest Gate South 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.