Campden vs Forest Gate South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Campden Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Forest Gate South Metropolitan Police Service

      Campden vs Forest Gate South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Campden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,788 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Forest Gate South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,079 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Campden
      B Forest Gate South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,788
      14,079
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,170
      13,282
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Campden
      B Forest Gate South
      Violent Crime
      3,164 ↑7%
      3,377 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,752 ↑13%
      3,458 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      2,062 ↓10%
      983 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,167 ↓17%
      1,300 ↑23%
      Burglary
      1,032 ↓9%
      403 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      666 ↓4%
      568 ↑1%
      Drugs
      851 ↑48%
      581 ↑40%
      Public Order
      864 ↑5%
      625 ↑2%
      Robbery
      344 ↓8%
      426 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      1,210 ↓18%
      991 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      1,189 ↓25%
      1,007 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↓9%
      164 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      79 ↑4%
      66 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      94 ↓27%
      130 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Campden is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Campden safer than Forest Gate South?

      Campden has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,788 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Gate South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 14,079 crimes. Campden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Campden vs Forest Gate South?

      Campden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — 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 Campden and Forest Gate South?

      In Campden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,752 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 Campden and Forest Gate South?

      Campden recorded 3,752 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 Campden vs Forest Gate South?

      Violent crime in Campden totalled 3,164 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 Campden and Forest Gate South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Campden recorded 17,170 crimes (now 16,788, a change of -2.2%). Forest Gate South recorded 13,282 crimes previously (now 14,079, +6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Campden 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. Campden has a resolution rate of 32.4% 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 Campden and Forest Gate South?

      Campden 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 Campden 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 Campden or Forest Gate South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Campden and Forest Gate South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.