Forest Town Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime in Forest Town

Forest Town, a Built-Up Area with a population of 22,202, reports an overall crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is significantly lower than the UK average crime rate of 93.4 per 1,000, positioning Forest Town as a comparatively safer area. The area boasts an impressive safety score of 89 out of 100, well above the UK average safety score of 78. Furthermore, the latest data reveals a substantial decreasing trend, with the overall crime rate falling by 18.0% year-over-year. This strong positive trend indicates a significant improvement in local safety and a reduction in criminal activity.

Forest Town Crime Type Analysis

In Forest Town, violence and sexual offences represent the most common crime, accounting for 38.1% of all incidents with 409 reported crimes, or 18.4 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most frequent, making up 18.6% of crimes (199 incidents, 9.0 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson is the third highest at 8.6% (92 incidents, 4.1 per 1,000). These top three categories highlight the primary areas of concern within the community.

Overall property crime in Forest Town, which includes burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, robbery, and other theft, stands at 14.6 per 1,000 residents per year. This is considerably lower than the UK average property crime rate of 33.2 per 1,000, indicating a relatively low risk for residents. Specifically, vehicle crime is 2.3 per 1,000, burglary is 1.0 per 1,000, and other theft is 2.6 per 1,000. These lower figures suggest that while vigilance is always wise, Forest Town residents benefit from a reduced threat of property-related offences compared to many other areas.

Crime Trends in Forest Town

Forest Town has experienced a significant and positive shift in its crime trends, with a substantial year-over-year decrease of 18.0% in overall crime. This indicates a strong reduction in criminal activity compared to the previous 12-month period. An examination of the monthly trend data shows fluctuations, but a clear overall downward movement. For instance, the crime rate per 1,000 residents ranged from a low of 2.9 in December 2024 to a high of 4.7 in October 2024 and November 2024, before generally settling in the 3.0-4.5 range through 2025. The consistent lower rates in the latter part of the trend data reinforce the positive decreasing trajectory. This significant reduction is highly encouraging for residents, affirming Forest Town as a community with improving safety.

Time Patterns of Crime in Forest Town

An analysis of crime patterns throughout the day in Forest Town reveals specific trends. During the morning hours (6am-12pm), theft-related offences are prominent, accounting for 41% of crimes, alongside vehicle crime at 17%. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) continues to see a high proportion of theft at 46%, suggesting commercial or public areas are active during these hours. As the evening progresses (6pm-12am), the crime dynamic shifts, with "other" crime types, potentially including public order issues, increasing to 55%, while vehicle crime remains at 17%. Night-time (12am-6am) is characterised by a significant rise in vehicle crime (41%) and burglary (13%), indicating that properties and vehicles are more vulnerable during these quieter hours.

Crime Comparison with Nearby Areas

When comparing Forest Town with its neighbouring communities, it stands out as a relatively safer area. With an overall crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000, Forest Town performs better than Mansfield Woodhouse (77.5 per 1,000) and significantly better than the main Mansfield Built-Up Area (148.3 per 1,000). Its crime figures are more comparable to or even better than areas like Rainworth and Market Warsop, which also tend to have lower crime rates. This regional context highlights Forest Town's position as a desirable area in terms of safety within the Mansfield local authority, offering residents a comparatively lower risk of encountering criminal activity.

Protecting Your Property in Forest Town

Forest Town benefits from a property crime rate of 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the UK average. While this is reassuring, vigilance and proactive security remain important for every homeowner. Traditional security solutions often provide footage after an incident, rather than preventing it.

For those seeking robust protection, consider an AI-powered home security system like scOS. This technology offers advanced, proactive defence by detecting threats at your property's perimeter, rather than after a break-in. With multi-camera intelligence, scOS monitors your entire property, learning routines to distinguish between familiar activity and genuine threats. In an area with relatively low, but still present, property crime, a visible and intelligent system can act as a strong deterrent. The system's ability to autonomously activate lights and speakers when a threat is detected can destroy a burglar's element of surprise, often causing them to move on and preventing the crime before it escalates, offering a superior level of protection.