Forest Town Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This sustained underperformance relative to national figures suggests a combination of local factors, including the town's built-up character and possibly effective policing strategies. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.6% of all incidents, though this category remains significantly lower than the UK average (2.6 per 1,000, 57% below). Shoplifting (18.4% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (14.9%) followed as the next most frequent categories, with the latter showing a notable 27.8% monthly decline. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—may have influenced patterns, as increased outdoor activity could have contributed to higher visibility of crimes like anti-social behaviour, while reduced commuter traffic during holidays may explain the sharp drop in vehicle crime. However, the rise in burglary and robbery, both doubling from March figures, indicates persistent vulnerabilities in residential areas. These trends align with the area's character as a built-up part of Mansfield, where concentrated populations and limited rural isolation may drive different crime dynamics compared to more dispersed regions. The data suggests a combination of seasonal rhythms and local conditions, with no single factor fully explaining the shifts observed.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%) and robbery (+100%), with three incidents reported compared to one in March. These spikes contrast with an 88.9% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from nine to one incident. The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant shift: violence and sexual offences, though still lower than the UK average (57% below), accounted for 27.6% of all crimes, the highest proportion in the category. Shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with a 4% increase above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour decreased by 27.8% (from 18 to 13 incidents), aligning with broader reductions in property-related crimes. Residents may find the 88.9% decline in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it suggests a possible seasonal or situational factor influencing this category, such as reduced commuter activity during Easter holidays.

Forest Town's crime rate in April 2024 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% decrease from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with the gap widening over time. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly three crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 255 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, reflects a consistent pattern of reduced criminal activity compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights the town's relative safety: with 22,202 residents, the low crime rate suggests that local policing strategies or community factors may be contributing to sustained suppression of crime. However, the month-on-month decrease in vehicle crime by 88.9% (from nine to one incident) indicates that some crime types are experiencing rapid shifts, potentially influenced by seasonal factors or targeted interventions.