Forest Town Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Forest Town during December 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 4.3 per 1,000, the area’s overall crime rate is 38.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a significant deviation that may reflect the town’s character as a smaller built-up area within Mansfield. Violent crimes accounted for 46.3% of all reported incidents, a proportion that is higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 22% below Forest Town’s rate). This imbalance suggests that local social dynamics or environmental factors—such as the density of residential areas or the presence of community hubs—may contribute to the prominence of violent offences. Meanwhile, property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, occupied a smaller share of the total, with vehicle crime rising sharply by 150% compared to November. This spike may be consistent with the seasonal context of December, where extended shopping hours, increased vehicle traffic, and the presence of empty homes during holiday periods could create opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour and other theft also featured prominently. The seasonal context of December, marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and the closure of some businesses, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. While direct links, the combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms may help explain the crime mix observed in Forest Town this month.

December 2025 saw a 150% increase in vehicle crime, rising from two to five incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened activity around holiday shopping or increased vehicle movement during the festive period. Other theft also surged by 125%, climbing from four to nine cases, potentially linked to increased retail activity and the season’s focus on consumer spending. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 40%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 37.5%, due to seasonal closures and reduced outdoor gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.3% of all crimes, remained 22% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Forest Town’s broader pattern of lower-than-average violent crime. This mix suggests a balance between localised spikes in specific categories and sustained performance in others, offering residents a nuanced view of the area’s crime profile.

Forest Town's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 17.3% compared to November's 3.7 per 1,000, reaching 4.3 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime picture. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent but manageable nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 234 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Forest Town within a range typical for built-up areas with comparable population sizes. This statistic, when contextualised against the town’s population of 22,202, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in relation to the number of residents. The rise in the overall rate may be partially attributed to seasonal factors, such as the extended dark hours and increased social activity during the holiday period, though no direct correlation is explicitly stated in the data.