Brixton Rush Common vs Forest Gate South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Brixton Rush Common vs Forest Gate South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brixton Rush Common safer than Forest Gate South?
Brixton Rush Common has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,168 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Gate South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 14,079 crimes. Brixton Rush Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Brixton Rush Common vs Forest Gate South?
Brixton Rush Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Gate South shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South?
In Brixton Rush Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,437 incidents). In Forest Gate South, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,458 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South?
Brixton Rush Common recorded 3,179 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Gate South recorded 3,458. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Brixton Rush Common vs Forest Gate South?
Violent crime in Brixton Rush Common totalled 3,437 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,377 in Forest Gate South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton Rush Common recorded 15,376 crimes (now 14,168, a change of -7.9%). Forest Gate South recorded 13,282 crimes previously (now 14,079, +6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brixton Rush Common has a resolution rate of 35.9% and Forest Gate South has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South?
Brixton Rush Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Forest Gate South is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Brixton Rush Common or Forest Gate South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixton Rush Common and Forest Gate South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.