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Crime in Forest Gate

Forest Gate had 1,171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 139.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Newham area. Crime was level on the three months before.

E7, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Gate

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139.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common352 in 3 months

Month by month

417 Mar 385 Apr 364 May 351 Jun 451 Jul 369 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Gate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour35230%
violence34529%
vehicle crime11710%
theft877%
public order545%
theft from the person444%
burglary424%
shoplifting313%

Forest Gate against Newham

TypeForest Gate per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence41.140.2▼ 4%
Burglary54.9▲ 50%
Vehicle crime1414▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour4227.1▲ 7%
Theft and robbery21.625.5▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stratford308.4▼ 1%
Upton148.2▼ 3%
Maryland146.5▲ 2%
Forest Gate139.70%
Upton Park115.7▼ 9%
Plashet112.7▼ 9%
Manor Park97.6▼ 1%
See every Newham area ranked on the crime in Newham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Forest Gate a safe area?

Forest Gate had about 139.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Forest Gate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (352), followed by violence (345) and vehicle crime (117).