Forest Town Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Forest Town, the crime rate in July 2025 translates to a 0.4% chance of experiencing a crime annually—a figure that, while not negligible, is 53.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This per-capita perspective highlights the relative safety of the area, particularly when considering the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, a proportion that, while significant, remains 34% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, made up 17.1% of crimes, with a rate 55% below the national average. These figures suggest a focus on addressing violent crime, which may be influenced by the area's built-up character and the presence of community policing initiatives. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—appears to have a nuanced impact: while increased foot traffic may elevate risks for certain crimes (such as shoplifting, which rose by 33.3% month-on-month), the overall lower crime rate compared to the UK may reflect the town's compact layout and stronger social networks. This dynamic is consistent with other similar built-up areas where community engagement during summer months often correlates with reduced property crime rates. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) further illustrate how local conditions, such as limited commercial zones or effective local enforcement, may contribute to a crime profile that diverges from the national trend.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to one incident—a spike that may reflect the impact of summer festivals and increased foot traffic in the area. Shoplifting also rose by 33.3%, with 8 incidents reported, potentially linked to the peak tourist season and extended retail hours. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 75%, dropping from four to one, which could indicate improved security measures or reduced outdoor activity during the month. Violent crimes in Forest Town remain 34% below the UK average, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 compared to the national 3.0. This gap, combined with anti-social behaviour being 55% below the UK average, suggests a unique local dynamic where community cohesion and policing strategies may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. The sharp decline in public order offences—down 66.7%—further illustrates how seasonal factors can influence crime patterns, with the quieter summer evenings reducing opportunities for such incidents.

Forest Town's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 9.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.4 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend observed in similar built-up areas during summer, where heightened community engagement and outdoor events may temporarily reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately three reported crimes per day—a figure that, when contextualised against its population of 22,202, translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 252 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would see a resident face a crime roughly every 116 days. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the relative safety of Forest Town compared to the national context, with its crime profile reflecting a combination of local demographics, infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms that likely contribute to this disparity.