Forest Town Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Forest Town during April 2023 stood at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 46% below the UK average for this category. This stark deviation from the national norm highlights an unusual pattern in a built-up area within Mansfield, where overall crime rates remain markedly lower than the UK average. With 89 crimes reported across a population of 22,202, the area recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—46.7% below the UK's 7.5 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a crime profile skewed towards violent incidents (30 cases, 33.7% of total) and anti-social behaviour (19 cases, 21.4%), both of which are significantly lower than national averages. This contrasts with the UK's typically higher proportion of property crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain the dynamics: Easter celebrations and spring weather likely increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in property crimes suggests localised factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may be influencing this trend. The area's built-up nature within Mansfield, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may create conditions where interpersonal conflicts are more visible in official statistics than property-related offences.

April 2023 saw a 300% surge in public order offences, rising from 2 to 8 cases. This sharp increase, coupled with a 250% rise in shoplifting (2 to 7 cases), suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity. The 100% jump in bicycle theft—from zero to one case—though small in absolute terms, indicates potential vulnerabilities in local security measures. Conversely, other theft and other crime categories fell dramatically: other theft dropped 84.6% (13 to 2 cases) and other crime fell 66.7% (3 to 1 case). These declines contrast with the UK's generally stable rates for these categories. Forest Town's violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) was 46% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) was 24% below the national figure. The area's vehicle crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 56% below the UK average, possibly reflecting lower traffic density or effective local deterrents. A resident might find the 300% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for targeted interventions in specific hotspots.

Forest Town's crime rate remained stable compared to March 2023, with the rate holding at 4.0 per 1,000 residents. Over the course of April, this translated to roughly 3 crimes per day—a pace that, while consistent, requires context. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 249 residents, a figure that places the area well within the UK's broader crime profile. When scaled to the population, this rate suggests that the average resident faces a relatively low risk of victimisation compared to the UK average. The daily crime count of 3 per day—while seemingly high—must be interpreted against the area's built-up nature and the relatively small population. For comparison, a similar-sized UK town might expect a higher daily count given the national average of 7.5 per 1,000. The stability in the crime rate over the past month, despite fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that broader systemic factors—rather than temporary spikes or dips—may be shaping the local crime picture. This consistency suggests that any interventions or policing strategies in place have likely contributed to maintaining the current level of safety.