Cannon Hill vs Forest Gate North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cannon Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Forest Gate North Metropolitan Police Service

      Cannon Hill vs Forest Gate North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cannon Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,873 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Forest Gate North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,180 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cannon Hill
      B Forest Gate North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,873
      10,180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,764
      9,629
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↑5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cannon Hill
      B Forest Gate North
      Violent Crime
      758 ↑3%
      2,565 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↑11%
      2,618 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      192 ↑0%
      739 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↓3%
      1,030 ↑19%
      Burglary
      135 ↓4%
      330 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓6%
      489 ↑0%
      Drugs
      103 ↑37%
      399 ↑25%
      Public Order
      144 ↓19%
      453 ↓4%
      Robbery
      51 ↓27%
      308 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑23%
      512 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↓20%
      471 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑60%
      127 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      40 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑27%
      99 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cannon Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cannon Hill safer than Forest Gate North?

      Cannon Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,873 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Gate North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 10,180 crimes. Cannon Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cannon Hill vs Forest Gate North?

      Cannon Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forest Gate North shows +5.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North?

      In Cannon Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (758 incidents). In Forest Gate North, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,618 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North?

      Cannon Hill recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest Gate North recorded 2,618. 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 Cannon Hill vs Forest Gate North?

      Violent crime in Cannon Hill totalled 758 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,565 in Forest Gate North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cannon Hill recorded 2,764 crimes (now 2,873, a change of +3.9%). Forest Gate North recorded 9,629 crimes previously (now 10,180, +5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North?

      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. Cannon Hill has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Forest Gate North has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North?

      Cannon Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Forest Gate North 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 Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North?

      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 Cannon Hill or Forest Gate North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cannon Hill and Forest Gate North. 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.