Forest Town Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

A sharp rise in burglary cases in September 2025 defied the overall trend of falling crime in Forest Town, a built-up area within Mansfield. The area's crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 47.3% below the UK average, a position maintained despite seasonal factors typically associated with increased activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.4%, highlighting a pattern of interpersonal conflict rather than property crime. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate. The transition from summer to autumn, marked by the start of the academic year and shifting social patterns, likely contributed to the mix of crime types observed. While violence rates remained 46% below the UK average, the increase in burglary—despite a general decline in crime—raises questions about local factors such as targeted property vulnerabilities or changes in policing priorities. The area's low crime profile, consistent with its character as a smaller built-up area, suggests effective community measures may be mitigating risks, though the burglary spike indicates areas for further attention.

Burglary cases rose by 50% in September 2025, jumping from 2 to 3 incidents—a stark contrast to the overall crime decline. This increase occurred alongside a 43.8% rise in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 26.4% of all crimes, a significant shift from the previous month. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes plummeted by 75%, dropping from 8 to 2, a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or local enforcement efforts. The area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents was 46% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category. Shoplifting fell by 60% compared to August, despite the start of the academic year—a period typically associated with increased retail crime. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local conditions and broader seasonal trends, with anti-social behaviour and burglary emerging as areas requiring closer monitoring.

Forest Town's crime rate in September 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 12.1% decline from August's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 255 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the need for sustained vigilance given the recent burglary spike. Compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Forest Town's performance remains exceptionally strong, with violent crime rates 46% below national levels. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face significantly lower risks than the UK average, though the sharp increase in burglary highlights potential vulnerabilities. These figures, when contextualised against the area's built-up character and proximity to Mansfield's broader urban network, suggest that local factors—such as community engagement or targeted policing—may be contributing to the sustained low crime environment.