Forest Gate North vs Whitechapel
London crime comparison • January 2026
🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Forest Gate North
Score 5/100
Comparison Summary
When comparing Forest Gate North and Whitechapel, Forest Gate North is safer than Whitechapel. Forest Gate North has a safety score of 5/100, which is considered high risk for London. Whitechapel scores 1/100, rated as high risk.
The 4-point difference suggests similar crime levels in both areas. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Forest Gate North or Whitechapel?
Forest Gate North is safer with a score of 5/100 compared to Whitechapel's 1/100.
Is Forest Gate North a safe place to live?
Forest Gate North has a safety score of 5/100, which is high risk compared to other London neighbourhoods.
Extra caution is advised in this area.
How are these safety scores calculated?
Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police.
Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe.
Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.