Forest Gate North vs Hoe Street

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
      9/100
      Hoe Street Metropolitan Police Service

      Forest Gate North vs Hoe Street 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoe Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,872 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Gate North
      B Hoe Street
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,180
      11,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,629
      12,902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Gate North
      B Hoe Street
      Violent Crime
      2,565 ↑9%
      2,791 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,618 ↑5%
      2,751 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      739 ↓13%
      968 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,030 ↑19%
      921 ↓36%
      Burglary
      330 ↓27%
      479 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      489 ↑0%
      615 ↓9%
      Drugs
      399 ↑25%
      682 ↑65%
      Public Order
      453 ↓4%
      665 ↑8%
      Robbery
      308 ↑9%
      349 ↓24%
      Shoplifting
      512 ↑100%
      405 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      471 ↓8%
      882 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      127 ↓2%
      160 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↓26%
      70 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      99 ↓3%
      134 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoe Street is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Gate North safer than Hoe Street?

      Forest Gate North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,180 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,872 crimes. Hoe Street scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Gate North vs Hoe Street?

      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. Hoe Street shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Gate North and Hoe Street?

      In Forest Gate North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,618 incidents). In Hoe Street, it is Violent Crime (2,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Gate North and Hoe Street?

      Forest Gate North recorded 2,618 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoe Street recorded 2,751. 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 Hoe Street?

      Violent crime in Forest Gate North totalled 2,565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,791 in Hoe Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate North and Hoe Street 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%). Hoe Street recorded 12,902 crimes previously (now 11,872, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Gate North and Hoe Street?

      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 Hoe Street has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Gate North and Hoe Street?

      Forest Gate North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoe Street 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 Forest Gate North and Hoe Street?

      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 Hoe Street on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Gate North and Hoe Street. 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.