Forest Town Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's overall crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents—this category alone was 43% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.3% of total crimes, also significantly lower than the national benchmark. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to patterns of outdoor activity influencing crime dynamics. While property crimes (22 incidents) were lower than violent crimes, the mix of crime types reflects a combination of community engagement and local infrastructure. The town's built-up nature within Mansfield may foster a more active public presence, potentially deterring certain offences. However, the prominence of violent crimes suggests targeted efforts may be needed to address underlying factors, such as social tensions or localised incidents. This data aligns with broader trends in similar urban areas where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime types.

April 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 66.7% (from 9 to 15 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 10% (from 30 to 33). These increases may reflect heightened social interactions during the Easter period or unseasonable weather patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7 incidents), likely influenced by reduced foot traffic during holidays or targeted retail security measures. Other thefts plummeted by 75% (from 8 to 2), indicating potential improvements in community awareness or policing strategies. The category of 'other crime' rose by 16.7%, a relatively small but noteworthy shift that could signal emerging issues or underreported incidents. Forest Town's 'other crime' rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 76% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), suggesting a unique local challenge in this category. For residents, the 75% drop in other thefts offers a tangible indicator of effective interventions, though vigilance remains necessary given the rise in anti-social behaviour. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted slightly, with violent crimes now accounting for a larger share of the total, a trend that may warrant closer scrutiny.

Forest Town's crime rate in April 2025 (3.7 per 1,000) marked an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, indicating a downward trajectory in local crime. This reduction, when contextualised against the daily crime count of approximately 3 incidents per day, suggests a manageable level of criminal activity for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents, a figure that, while illustrative of the population's exposure, remains significantly lower than the UK average. The town's population of 22,202 means that each resident faces a far lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average. This comparative advantage is reinforced by the stark underperformance of most crime categories relative to UK benchmarks—violence and sexual offences, for instance, were 43% below the UK rate. However, the 'other crime' category's 76% excess over the UK average highlights a potential area for targeted improvement. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Forest Town's residents experience crime at a rate roughly half that of the UK average, a testament to local policing strategies or community factors. While the 11.9% month-on-month decline is encouraging, the persistence of certain categories—particularly anti-social behaviour—reminds residents that vigilance and engagement remain critical.