London safety check
Elevated caution
Based on public recorded crime near Forest Gate South, Newham within 500m, through the Solo traveller lens.
Incidents
168
Trend
improving
Confidence
High
Most recent public police data available: August 2026.
August 2026 looks typical for this spot: 168 incidents against a 12-month average of 187.5.
A strong food and nightlife base where theft and late-evening crowding can be more relevant than daytime concerns.
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Forest Gate
415m away · Elizabeth line
Wanstead Park
697m away · Suffragette
Maryland
1.1km away · Elizabeth line
Upton Park
1.5km away · District, Hammersmith & City
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