Forest Town Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked an unexpected surge in public order offences, with incidents doubling from four to eight — a development that defied broader downward trends in the built-up area of Forest Town. This spike occurred against a backdrop of overall safety, as the town's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents remained 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of total crimes, yet their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the national average, illustrating the area's ability to manage serious incidents despite seasonal pressures. The month's dynamics appear influenced by the return of students and school-age children, with September's transition from summer to academic term likely contributing to increased public spaces activity. This aligns with the 71.4% rise in shoplifting, which may reflect greater foot traffic in retail areas, though the category remained 26% below UK levels. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 77.4%, a reduction that may be linked to targeted interventions or the natural decline in summer-related disturbances as nights grew shorter. The town's overall crime profile — dominated by violence (39 incidents) and shoplifting (12) — contrasts with its strong performance in categories like vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000, 78% below UK average) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000, 46% below UK average), suggesting a combination of community-focused policing and environmental factors that mitigate certain crime types. These patterns highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and enforcement strategies that shape Forest Town's unique crime picture.

The most striking shift in September 2024 was the 100% increase in public order offences, rising from four to eight incidents. This spike occurred despite a 77.4% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 31 to seven cases — a change that may reflect seasonal dynamics as schools and universities resumed activity. Shoplifting also saw a 71.4% increase, with numbers rising from seven to 12, though this category remained 26% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime declined by 50% (from six to three incidents), aligning with a 78% UK-wide deficit. Anti-social behaviour — which typically accounts for significant portions of local crime statistics — saw its most substantial decrease in recent months, suggesting potential success in community engagement or enforcement efforts. The town's violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent strength in managing more serious offences despite the public order surge.

Forest Town's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 29.4% decline from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 48.1% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of three reported crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 22,202, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 249 residents — a statistic that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area within Mansfield. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it places Forest Town's crime experience well below the UK average in both absolute and proportional terms, suggesting effective local policing or community factors that sustain this trend.