Forest Town Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's crime profile for November 2023 sits 25.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a consistent deviation from national trends. This built-up area within Mansfield recorded 125 crimes in total, with violence and sexual offences (45 cases) and shoplifting (19 cases) comprising 36.0% and 15.2% of the total respectively. The area’s crime rate is influenced by seasonal factors, with November’s dark evenings and Black Friday shopping spiking retail-related offences. Violent crime, at 2.0 per 1,000 (36.0% of total), remains 23% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a generally lower incidence of serious violence compared to national benchmarks. Conversely, shoplifting emerged as a significant local concern, with its rate (0.9 per 1,000) 64% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s retail density and the timing of major sales events. Anti-social behaviour (15.2% of total) and criminal damage (9.6% of total) also feature prominently, though both categories remain below UK averages. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, retail activity, and seasonal shifts, with November’s unique context—Bonfire Night and post-Christmas pre-shopping—potentially contributing to the observed patterns. While the overall rate remains low, targeted efforts may be needed to address the disproportionate rise in shoplifting and drug-related crimes.

November 2023 saw stark contrasts in Forest Town’s crime trends, with shoplifting cases surging by 171.4% (7 to 19) and drug-related offences tripling (1 to 3). These increases align with the month’s seasonal dynamics, particularly the Black Friday shopping period, which likely intensified retail-focused crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 60.0% (5 to 2), possibly due to reduced car usage during colder weather or improved local security measures. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 38.7% (31 to 19), though this decline may be temporary given the volatility of such offences. The crime mix shifted with violent crimes (45 cases) accounting for 36.0% of the total, while property crimes (44 cases) represented 35.2%, indicating a balanced distribution between violent and property offences. Shoplifting’s rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 64% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area’s retail environment. In contrast, vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) is 80% below the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrents or lower exposure to vehicle-related risks. Residents may find the shoplifting surge particularly concerning, as it directly impacts local businesses and could signal broader issues with retail security in the area.

Forest Town’s November 2023 crime rate (5.6 per 1,000) represents a 21.3% increase from the previous month’s 4.6 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 178 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while relatively low, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of heightened activity. The population context reveals that Forest Town’s crime rate is 25.3% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s smaller size, lower population density, or more effective local policing strategies. However, the 21.3% monthly increase from October to November suggests that transient factors—such as seasonal events or temporary spikes in specific crime types—can influence local crime statistics. For instance, the surge in shoplifting and drug-related offences may indicate localized pressures that are not mirrored nationally. While the overall rate remains low, the shift in crime mix and the month-on-month rise highlight the importance of monitoring trends that could signal emerging challenges for the area.