Forest Town Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Forest Town recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low crime environment, with the area's overall safety profile shaped by seasonal and geographical factors. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 29.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.1%) and shoplifting (11.5%). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Mansfield, where retail activity and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of certain offences. January's post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall likely influenced crime trends, with shoplifting and public order offences typically seeing declines during this time. However, the area's overall safety remains evident in its significantly lower rates compared to national averages: violence and sexual offences were 50% below the UK average, while shoplifting and other thefts also fell below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, colder weather, and fewer outdoor activities—likely contributed to the subdued levels of outdoor crime, though anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern. This data underscores the importance of considering both local and national factors when analysing crime patterns, ensuring that comparisons remain grounded in both statistical evidence and contextual realities.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2024 was a 150% surge in 'Other crime', rising from two to five incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, saw a sharp increase that may reflect underreporting in previous months or shifts in how incidents are categorised. Meanwhile, 'Other theft' rose by 125% (from four to nine cases), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in less-secured properties or increased opportunistic behaviour during the post-holiday period. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds (from three to one incident), consistent with the typical seasonal dip in January due to reduced traffic and fewer outdoor activities. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 29.2% of all crimes, but this rate was 50% below the UK average. The sharp increase in 'Possession of weapons'—from zero to one case—raises questions about local dynamics, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions.

Forest Town's crime rate in January 2024 fell by 11.1% compared to December 2023, dropping from 4.9 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day over the month, a figure that reflects the overall low crime environment. When scaled to the population of 22,202, this translates to one reported crime for every 231 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to national averages. The drop in rates also suggests that local factors—such as community initiatives or seasonal changes—may be contributing to sustained safety in the area.