Forest Town Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 22,202, the 126 crimes reported in August 2024 translate to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents—30.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places Forest Town well within the safer end of the UK crime spectrum. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (46 incidents, 36.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31 cases, 24.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases, 7.9%). These figures align with August’s seasonal context as a peak holiday month, when increased tourism and empty homes may contribute to a slight uptick in burglary risks, though no such crimes were reported this month. The relatively low rate of violent crime—2.1 per 1,000, 22% below the UK average—suggests that the built-up area’s community policing efforts and limited nightlife may help temper aggression-related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other thefts remain significantly below national averages, reflecting the area’s lower retail density compared to major urban centres. The overall profile indicates a stable, low-crime environment, though the seasonal surge in vehicle crime later in the month will be monitored closely.

August 2024 saw sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+500%, from 1 to 6 incidents), bicycle theft (+200%, from 1 to 3), and robbery (+100%, from 0 to 1). These spikes may be linked to summer holidays and increased traffic, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 47.4% (from 19 to 10), possibly due to heightened community vigilance during the warmer months. The category of 'other crime' also dropped by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 36.5% of all crimes—remained 22% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s limited nightlife and lower population density. Meanwhile, 'other crime' was 25% above the UK average, highlighting a small but persistent anomaly that may warrant further analysis. For residents, the 500% rise in vehicle crime is a concrete data point to consider when securing vehicles during peak holiday periods.

The crime rate in August 2024 (5.7 per 1,000) represents an 11.8% decrease from July’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, Forest Town experienced roughly 4 crimes per day in August, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 176 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the UK’s average of approximately 1 in 120 residents. This statistic underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. With 22,202 residents, the 126 crimes reported in August equate to just 0.57% of the population being directly affected, a proportion that is lower than the national average. The combination of a declining trend, low per capita rates, and a population-scaled perspective all reinforce the notion that Forest Town remains a comparatively secure place to live, even as specific categories like vehicle crime fluctuate due to seasonal factors.