Forest Town Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 40.0% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in reducing overall crime. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (35 cases, 33.0% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (30 cases, 28.3%) and shoplifting (13 cases, 12.3%). These figures align with patterns observed in built-up areas where high-density living and social dynamics often drive such incidents. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced the crime profile. While violence and anti-social behaviour remain concerns, their rates are significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting Forest Town’s community and policing efforts may be mitigating these risks. Shoplifting, though rising slightly above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), remains a relatively minor proportion of total crimes. This balance between local challenges and broader success in reducing crime highlights the importance of tailored approaches to public safety.

May 2023 saw a 300.0% increase in 'Other crime' cases, rising from 1 to 4, and a 100.0% surge in both theft from the person and robbery, which moved from zero to one each. These jumps highlight potential gaps in addressing less common but impactful crime types. Conversely, public order offences fell by 62.5% compared to April, dropping from 8 to 3, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or effective local interventions. Violent crime, which accounts for 33.0% of all incidents, remains 42% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting Forest Town’s approach to tackling violence is yielding results. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, is 5% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category that may require further attention.

Forest Town’s crime rate in May 2023 rose by 19.0% compared to April, moving from 4.0 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 40.0% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime levels. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how often residents might encounter crime in their community. The population size of 22,202 further contextualises these figures, showing that even with the 19.0% increase, the absolute number of crimes (106) remains modest when distributed across the town’s demographic. The rise in crime is not uniform across categories, with some areas showing marked decreases that suggest targeted efforts may be influencing local trends.