Forest Town Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's crime rate for June 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, with 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 8.1. This 45.7% deficit underscores the area's relative safety, though specific crime trends warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). These figures align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Mansfield, where high-density living and social interactions can contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as June marks the start of summer—a time when increased foot traffic in retail areas could drive shoplifting, and extended daylight hours might influence patterns of anti-social behaviour. However, the overall low crime rate suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis is needed to confirm this. The rate of bicycle theft in Forest Town is 186% above the UK average, indicating a potential vulnerability in securing personal property during warmer months when cycling activity typically rises. This anomaly highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns, particularly in areas with high concentrations of cyclists or public transport users. The data also reveals a stark contrast in crime types compared to the UK, where violent crime constitutes a larger share of the national total. While Forest Town's lower overall rate is encouraging, the specific increases in certain categories should not be overlooked, as they may signal emerging risks for residents.

June 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in bicycle theft, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour, with bicycle theft rising by 300% from one incident to four. This surge, though still below the UK average for other crime types, indicates a potential vulnerability in securing personal property, particularly in areas with high cycling activity. Shoplifting also doubled, increasing from three to six incidents, which may be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the start of summer. Anti-social behaviour rose by 53.8%, from 13 to 20 incidents, possibly reflecting the impact of warmer weather on community interactions and events. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 62.5%, from eight to three, suggesting a reduction in disturbances that might be attributed to improved policing or seasonal factors. Other crime and other theft also declined, with the latter dropping by 33.3% from six to four incidents. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of ongoing monitoring. The UK comparison data further reveals that Forest Town's rate of bicycle theft is 186% above the national average, a stark contrast to its generally lower crime profile. Residents should be particularly vigilant in securing bicycles and personal items in public spaces, as this category represents a significant outlier compared to the rest of the UK.

Forest Town's crime rate in June 2025 (4.4 per 1,000) was stable compared to the previous month's rate of 4.3, showing a 1.2% increase—effectively no change over the period. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, should not be dismissed as insignificant. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the UK average, underscores the area's relative safety. The population of 22,202 residents means that each individual has a 1-in-229 chance of being directly affected by crime during the month, a statistic that, while low, still requires attention given the specific spikes in certain categories. This exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be calculated as 8.1 per 1,000, but the disparity is most pronounced in categories like bicycle theft, where Forest Town's rate is 186% above the national figure. This suggests that while the area is broadly safer, targeted risks exist that could be amplified by local factors such as infrastructure or community demographics. The stability in the overall crime rate contrasts with the sharp increases in specific categories, indicating that the area's crime profile is not uniform. Residents should consider these nuances when assessing their personal risk, particularly in relation to bicycle theft and shoplifting, which have seen notable month-on-month growth.