Forest Town Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 22,202, Forest Town recorded 99 crimes in August 2025, equating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that highlights the area's consistently lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (32 cases, 32.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16 cases, 16.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11 cases, 11.1%). These patterns align with Forest Town's character as a built-up area within Mansfield, where community-focused policing and limited commercial density may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks due to empty homes, yet the area's burglary rate (2 cases, 2.0% of total) remains 63% below the UK average. The overall crime mix suggests a balance between local challenges and systemic advantages, with anti-social behaviour and property crimes reflecting the dynamics of a mid-sized urban environment.

August 2025 saw a 700% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 8 incidents. This spike, though significant, contrasts with a 37.5% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 8 to 5 cases. Public order offences also surged by 500%, reflecting a notable shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 27.3% compared to the previous month, remaining 51% below the UK average. Vehicle crime fell by 20%, aligning with broader patterns of reduced property-related offences. These fluctuations suggest temporary influences, possibly tied to seasonal factors like the peak holiday period, though further data would be needed to confirm.

Forest Town's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.6% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while higher than July, remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's continued safety relative to national trends. With a population of 22,202, the local context suggests that even with the rise, the absolute number of crimes remains low. The increase may partly reflect seasonal dynamics, such as holiday-related activity or temporary shifts in community patterns from the data alone.