Crime in Forest Gate South: statistics, rates and trends

3,330 crimes were recorded in Forest Gate South in the 12 months to July 2026, 182.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 1,084 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Forest Gate South has the 255th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Forest Gate South was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,160). Over the whole period it rose 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest Gate South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in burglary (+37%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%).

Anti-social behaviour in Forest Gate South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest Gate South recorded 1,084 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Forest Gate South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest Gate South recorded 695 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Forest Gate South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest Gate South recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Forest Gate South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest Gate South recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Forest Gate South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest Gate South recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Forest Gate South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest Gate South recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Forest Gate South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest Gate South recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Forest Gate South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Forest Gate South recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Forest Gate South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest Gate South recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Forest Gate South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest Gate South recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Forest Gate South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest Gate South recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Forest Gate South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Forest Gate South recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Forest Gate South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest Gate South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Forest Gate South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Forest Gate South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Forest Gate South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest Gate South.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Forest Gate South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest Gate South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Forest Gate South has an estimated population of 18,244. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest Gate South sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Forest Gate South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.