Forest Gate South vs Whetstone

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
      Whetstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Forest Gate South vs Whetstone 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
      Whetstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Gate South
      B Whetstone
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,079
      3,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,282
      3,037
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Gate South
      B Whetstone
      Violent Crime
      3,377 ↑15%
      698 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,458 ↑9%
      643 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      983 ↓23%
      215 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,300 ↑23%
      435 ↓1%
      Burglary
      403 ↓27%
      231 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      568 ↑1%
      175 ↑25%
      Drugs
      581 ↑40%
      129 ↑61%
      Public Order
      625 ↑2%
      133 ↑5%
      Robbery
      426 ↓8%
      45 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      991 ↑28%
      191 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      1,007 ↓8%
      73 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      164 ↑3%
      11 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      66 ↑6%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      130 ↓4%
      32 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whetstone 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 Whetstone?

      Forest Gate South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,079 crimes in the last 12 months. Whetstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,020 crimes. Whetstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Gate South vs Whetstone?

      Forest Gate South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whetstone shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Forest Gate South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,458 incidents). In Whetstone, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Forest Gate South recorded 3,458 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whetstone recorded 643. 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 Whetstone?

      Violent crime in Forest Gate South totalled 3,377 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Whetstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Gate South and Whetstone 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%). Whetstone recorded 3,037 crimes previously (now 3,020, -0.6%).

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

      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 Whetstone has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Gate South and Whetstone?

      Forest Gate South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whetstone 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 Whetstone?

      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 Whetstone on a crime map?

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