Forest Gate North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Forest Gate North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Forest Gate North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Forest Gate North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,180 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Gate North
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      10,180
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,629
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Gate North
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      2,565 ↑9%
      163 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,618 ↑5%
      33 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      739 ↓13%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,030 ↑19%
      21 ↓51%
      Burglary
      330 ↓27%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      489 ↑0%
      35 ↓31%
      Drugs
      399 ↑25%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      453 ↓4%
      20 ↑300%
      Robbery
      308 ↑9%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      512 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      471 ↓8%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      127 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↓26%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      99 ↓3%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Gate North safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Forest Gate North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,180 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 362 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Gate North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Forest Gate North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Forest Gate North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,618 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Forest Gate North recorded 2,618 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 33. 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 Forest Gate North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Forest Gate North totalled 2,565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Gate North recorded 9,629 crimes (now 10,180, a change of +5.7%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes previously (now 362, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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. Forest Gate North has a resolution rate of 28% and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Forest Gate North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Forest Gate North or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Gate North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. 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.