Forest Town Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 places it 38.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. This stark contrast with the national picture is particularly evident in categories like public order offences, which were 80% below the UK average, and vehicle crime, which fell 77% short of the national rate. The most prevalent crimes in the area were violence and sexual offences (35.6% share), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2% share) and shoplifting (14.4% share). These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which may contribute to heightened retail-related crimes. However, the area's relatively low rates of property crime—despite the 14.4% share of shoplifting—suggest a broader trend of community-level deterrence or effective local policing. The balance between violent and property crimes, while equal in absolute numbers (37 each), diverges from the UK's usual skew toward property crime, reflecting Forest Town's unique demographic or geographic characteristics. This month's data reinforces the area's position as a low-crime environment, even amid the typical seasonal fluctuations that affect many UK regions.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rising by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 66.7% (9 to 15). These spikes may partly explain the 14.4% share of shoplifting in total crimes, a figure slightly above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), aligning with the area's 62% deficit compared to the UK average. The balance between property and violent crimes remained roughly equal, with 37 incidents each, though this diverges from the UK's typically higher property crime rates. For residents, the 38.2% gap from the national average in overall crime rates—despite seasonal pressures like Black Friday shopping—offers a clear indicator of the area's comparatively robust security measures or community dynamics.

Forest Town's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relative safety. Locally, 104 crimes were recorded over 30 days, equating to roughly three reported incidents per day. On a monthly basis, this translates to one crime for every 213 residents, a figure that situates Forest Town within a low-risk demographic compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area's crime profile is lower than the UK average for categories such as public order offences (80% below) and vehicle crime (77% below), suggesting systemic differences in policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic factors. These metrics, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily figures, offer residents a tangible benchmark for understanding their local context.