Forest Town Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Forest Town, a built-up area within Mansfield, the crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a 1-in-155 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a relatively low probability that may be influenced by the town’s proximity to larger urban centres and its seasonal dynamics. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.1% of all incidents, a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 that is 16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 26.6% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—17% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local characteristics, such as the presence of community spaces or transient populations during the summer. Criminal damage and arson, though a smaller share of total crimes (13.3%), rose sharply in July, linked to the town’s seasonal context, including festivals and outdoor events that may heighten opportunities for such offences. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between the risks of violent and property-related incidents, with the latter being less prevalent than in the UK as a whole. For example, shoplifting occurred at 0.3 per 1,000—56% below the UK average—due to local retail environments or policing strategies. This data highlights how Forest Town’s crime profile, while not immune to seasonal fluctuations, maintains a lower-than-average risk profile for many categories, offering residents a nuanced perspective on safety.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 533.3% from three to 19 incidents, and public order offences, which surged by 300% from one to four. These spikes may partly explain the month-on-month rise in the overall crime rate, though they remain below the UK average for similar categories. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% to one incident from four, and other theft dropped by 71.4% to four from 14. This reduction in vehicle-related crime could reflect seasonal patterns, as summer months often see fewer vehicle-related incidents due to reduced commuter traffic. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type in July, occurred at a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—16% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 17% above the UK average, with 1.7 per 1,000 incidents reported. Residents might find the daily crime count—approximately five incidents per day—useful for gauging local risk in the context of summer festivals and events.

Forest Town's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 37.6% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.7 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, still places the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately five reported crimes each day in July, a figure that may help residents contextualise local risk. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national trends. This rate is particularly notable given the area’s built-up nature within Mansfield, where higher population density might typically correlate with elevated crime rates. However, Forest Town’s performance suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, or seasonal factors—such as the absence of school holidays in July—may have tempered crime levels despite the month-on-month increase.