Forest Town Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Forest Town recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, a trend consistent with its built-up character within Mansfield, which likely benefits from community policing and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (31.3% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (26.9%), and other theft (9.0%). Seasonal factors such as post-holiday activity and shorter daylight hours may have influenced the crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, despite a 200% month-on-month increase, remained at the UK average, suggesting that local conditions for this category are in line with national trends. Violence and sexual offences, however, were 68% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the town’s smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity compared to larger cities. Other categories, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, also fell significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 68% below and vehicle crime at 51% below. These figures indicate that Forest Town’s crime picture is shaped by its geographic and demographic context, with lower foot traffic in retail areas and fewer opportunities for vehicle-related crimes compared to more densely populated regions. The post-holiday period, combined with reduced retail activity and shorter days, likely contributed to the lower levels of property crime, though the sharp rise in public order offences may signal unaddressed local tensions or changes in community behaviour. Overall, the data highlights Forest Town as a low-crime area with a crime profile that diverges from national averages in key ways, reflecting both its unique characteristics and the broader influence of seasonal patterns.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 7 to 21 cases), suggests a significant change in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors or unrecorded events. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 45.5% (from 33 to 18), a decline that aligns with the broader trend of Forest Town’s violent crime rate being 68% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, though rising sharply, remained at the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, indicating that local patterns for this category are in line with national trends. Other theft and vehicle crime also saw notable drops, with other theft falling 200% (from 2 to 6) and vehicle crime decreasing 51% below the UK average. These variations highlight the complexity of crime patterns in a built-up area, where community-focused policing and seasonal factors like post-holiday activity may play a role. Residents might find the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it underscores potential pressures on local services during the winter months.

Forest Town’s crime rate in January 2025 rose slightly to 3.0 per 1,000 residents from 2.9 per 1,000 in December, marking a 4.9% increase. This shift, though modest, reflects local fluctuations in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 331 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 22,202, the town’s crime statistics suggest a stable environment, though the month-on-month rise warrants attention to emerging trends. The comparison to national averages reveals that Forest Town remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.1 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of the town’s unique demographic and geographic factors, such as its built-up character within Mansfield, which may contribute to lower crime rates through community cohesion or reduced anonymity.