Crime Rates at Upton Lane, London, E7 9PB

Upton Lane area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South , and the 236th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Upton Lane (E7 9PB) in the last 12 months was 69.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Forest Gate South average (152.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Upton Lane (E7 9PB), the main crime hotspot is near Post Office Approach. Police recorded 329 crimes here, including 138 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.