Clapham Town vs Forest Gate South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Clapham Town 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 Clapham Town safer than Forest Gate South?
Clapham Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,543 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest Gate South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 14,079 crimes. Clapham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Clapham Town vs Forest Gate South?
Clapham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — 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 Clapham Town and Forest Gate South?
In Clapham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,060 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 Clapham Town and Forest Gate South?
Clapham Town recorded 2,865 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 Clapham Town vs Forest Gate South?
Violent crime in Clapham Town totalled 3,060 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 Clapham Town and Forest Gate South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clapham Town recorded 14,008 crimes (now 13,543, a change of -3.3%). Forest Gate South recorded 13,282 crimes previously (now 14,079, +6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham Town 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. Clapham Town has a resolution rate of 38.3% 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 Clapham Town and Forest Gate South?
Clapham Town 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 Clapham Town 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 Clapham Town or Forest Gate South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clapham Town and Forest Gate South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.