Forest Town Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences were the dominant crime category in Forest Town during February 2024, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents, with 36 cases recorded. This figure, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, is 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relatively safer profile in this category. The overall crime rate for the month was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, 36.6% lower than the national average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of lower crime density in this built-up area within Mansfield. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 24.2% of total crimes, though it remained 5% above the UK average. Shoplifting and other theft-related incidents were also notable, with shoplifting at 12 cases (12.1% of total crimes) and other theft at 7 cases, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may have contributed to the relatively low overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests localized factors, such as unseasonal weather or community-specific tensions, could have played a role. The area's crime profile, shaped by its built-up nature and proximity to Mansfield, appears to be influenced by a combination of urban dynamics and seasonal patterns, with violent crime remaining a persistent concern despite the overall lower rate compared to the UK.

February 2024 saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month jump. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 28.6%, from 28 to 36 cases, reinforcing the dominance of violent crime in the area. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime both fell sharply, with burglary dropping 50% and other crime declining 60%, indicating potential improvements in property security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained slightly above the UK average, with a 5% surplus, while public order offences fell 40% to 3 incidents. These shifts highlight a combination of localized factors and broader trends, with violent crime continuing to drive the majority of reported incidents. The 200% rise in criminal damage and arson, though statistically significant, may be linked to seasonal factors or localized incidents that require further investigation.

Forest Town's crime rate in February 2024 rose 3.2% compared to January, moving from 4.3 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase contrasts with the broader trend of a 36.6% deficit against the UK average, which remains 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in February, a figure that reflects the built-up area's relatively low crime density. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population. This statistic suggests that residents face a lower likelihood of experiencing crime compared to the national average, though local fluctuations in specific categories, such as the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson, warrant attention. The population context further highlights that Forest Town's 22,202 residents experience crime at a rate that is 36.6% below the UK norm, underscoring the area's generally safer profile despite localized shifts.