Forest Town Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Forest Town's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 stands 49.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Mansfield demonstrates a markedly lower crime profile compared to the national picture, with violence and sexual offences (30 cases) and anti-social behaviour (24 cases) dominating the crime mix. These two categories accounted for 66.6% of all reported crimes, reflecting patterns consistent with urban centres where interpersonal conflicts and social disorder often feature prominently. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influences these trends, as reduced visibility and increased foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to both violent incidents and anti-social conduct. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics may play a role. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low, with only 17 incidents reported, a stark contrast to the UK average where property crime typically constitutes a larger share of the total. This divergence may reflect the area's built-up nature, where residential density and public spaces are managed in ways that reduce opportunities for burglary or vehicle crime. The low rate of shoplifting (2 cases) and vehicle crime (2 cases) further underscores the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to prioritise addressing interpersonal crime over property-related offences.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one reported incident—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 9.1%, from 22 to 24 cases, likely linked to the darker evenings typical of November, which may amplify conflicts in poorly lit public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), possibly due to heightened police presence around Black Friday sales or changes in retail security measures. The category of 'other crime' decreased by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 cases), a shift that may reflect seasonal variations in reporting or temporary reductions in certain types of illicit activity. Forest Town's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) remains 46% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be reinforced by the area's proximity to Mansfield's broader policing strategies. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's rate (1.1 per 1,000) is just 4% above the UK average, highlighting the delicate balance between local social dynamics and national benchmarks. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately three incidents provides a tangible reference point for assessing local safety relative to the national average.

Forest Town's crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in November 2025 represents a 29.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, illustrating a clear downward trend. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 274 residents—a monthly exposure figure that is significantly lower than the UK average, which would typically see a higher frequency of incidents in similar-sized areas. The daily crime context reveals an average of three crimes per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the national average of roughly six crimes per day in comparable built-up areas. This lower frequency is particularly notable when considering the seasonal pressures of November, which often sees spikes in retail-related crime and anti-social behaviour elsewhere in the UK. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the area's relative safety: with 22,202 residents, the 81 reported crimes in November equate to a manageable level of risk compared to the UK's broader crime profile. This contrast may be attributed to Forest Town's integration within Mansfield's broader policing framework, which has historically focused on community engagement and targeted interventions to curb violent and anti-social incidents. The data also suggests that local initiatives—whether through improved street lighting, increased foot patrols, or community outreach—may be effectively mitigating the seasonal risks associated with darker evenings and festive events.