Forest Gate South vs West Putney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Forest Gate South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Putney Metropolitan Police Service

      Forest Gate South vs West Putney Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Forest Gate South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,079 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Putney
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      41.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Gate South
      B West Putney
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,079
      5,546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,282
      5,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Gate South
      B West Putney
      Violent Crime
      3,377 ↑15%
      1,422 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,458 ↑9%
      1,282 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      983 ↓23%
      410 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,300 ↑23%
      492 ↓1%
      Burglary
      403 ↓27%
      264 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      568 ↑1%
      272 ↓8%
      Drugs
      581 ↑40%
      287 ↑82%
      Public Order
      625 ↑2%
      311 ↓4%
      Robbery
      426 ↓8%
      101 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      991 ↑28%
      411 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      1,007 ↓8%
      129 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      164 ↑3%
      78 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      66 ↑6%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      130 ↓4%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Putney is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 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 South safer than West Putney?

      Forest Gate South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,079 crimes in the last 12 months. West Putney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,546 crimes. West Putney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Gate South vs West Putney?

      Forest Gate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Putney shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Gate South and West Putney?

      In Forest Gate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,458 incidents). In West Putney, it is Violent Crime (1,422 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Gate South and West Putney?

      Forest Gate South recorded 3,458 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Putney recorded 1,282. 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 South vs West Putney?

      Violent crime in Forest Gate South totalled 3,377 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,422 in West Putney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate South and West Putney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Gate South recorded 13,282 crimes (now 14,079, a change of +6%). West Putney recorded 5,365 crimes previously (now 5,546, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Gate South and West Putney?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 28.1% and West Putney has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Gate South and West Putney?

      Forest Gate South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Putney 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 South and West Putney?

      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 South or West Putney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Gate South and West Putney. 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.