Forest Gate North vs Westbourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Forest Gate North vs Westbourne 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 Forest Gate North safer than Westbourne?
Forest Gate North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,180 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 24,250 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Forest Gate North vs Westbourne?
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. Westbourne shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Forest Gate North and Westbourne?
In Forest Gate North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,618 incidents). In Westbourne, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,738 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Gate North and Westbourne?
Forest Gate North recorded 2,618 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbourne recorded 5,738. 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 Westbourne?
Violent crime in Forest Gate North totalled 2,565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,897 in Westbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate North and Westbourne 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%). Westbourne recorded 23,157 crimes previously (now 24,250, +4.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Gate North and Westbourne?
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 Westbourne has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Forest Gate North and Westbourne?
Forest Gate North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Westbourne 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 Westbourne?
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 Westbourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Gate North and Westbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.