Crime Rates at Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJ

Upton Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South , and the 92nd 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 9PJ) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.0% 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 Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Upton Lane (E7 9PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Nursery Lane. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.