Forest Town Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Forest Town's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 41.3% of all reported crimes. This category, which saw an 111.1% month-on-month increase to 38 incidents, remains 28% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 in February placed the area 38.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the built-up area's historical performance. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, declined by 28.6% to 15 cases, while criminal damage and arson remained 17% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, likely contributes to the lower property crime rates compared to summer months. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences—surging 400% from 1 to 5 cases—suggests potential shifts in local patterns that warrant further analysis. This data illustrates the importance of monitoring specific categories that deviate from national averages, such as possession of weapons, which was 233% above the UK average, indicating a possible need for targeted interventions.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences surging by 400% compared to the previous month, increasing from 1 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with an 80% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 5 to 1. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, making up 41.3% of all reported crimes, was 28% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Possession of weapons was 233% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local enforcement priorities or unreported incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 28.6% to 15 cases, remained 28% below the UK average, suggesting sustained community efforts in addressing disruptive conduct. These shifts highlight the combination of local initiatives and broader crime trends.

Forest Town's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 37.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 38.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 3 crimes reported each day in February, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 241 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the overall rate has increased, the absolute number of crimes remains modest given Forest Town's population of 22,202. This context is crucial for residents assessing local safety relative to both historical trends and broader regional patterns.