Crime in Forest Town: statistics, rates and trends
1,162 crimes were recorded in Forest Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Town
- Types of crime in Forest Town
- Forest Town compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Forest Town
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Town
- Demographics of Forest Town
- Questions about crime in Forest Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (477), anti-social behaviour (206) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 984th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Forest Town | Mansfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,162 | 13,284 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 117.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,838 | 113,138 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Forest Town peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,579 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,075). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,162 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,075 | 54.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,352 | 68.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,391 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,303 | 65.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,579 | 79.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,412 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,396 | 70.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,410 | 71.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Town recorded notably more other crime (60% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (80% below) and burglary (57% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 56 to 74 and public order rose from 48 to 62, while shoplifting fell from 91 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 74 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Other crime | 67 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Public order | 62 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -63% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Forest Town; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | +27% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +148% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | +46% |
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +55% |
| Edwinstowe | 253 | 43.1 | -26% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | +55% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -52% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +110% |
Of the 5 areas within Forest Town, Kingsway Forest Town had the highest crime rate (68.0 per 1,000) and Holly Forest Town the lowest (45.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 3,693 | 251 | 68.0 |
| Newlands Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 3,288 | 215 | 65.4 |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | Neighbourhood | 12,754 | 674 | 52.8 |
| Maun Valley Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 1,441 | 69 | 47.9 |
| Holly Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 4,534 | 206 | 45.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Forest Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Aylesbury Way | 23 |
| On or near Greenway | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Archway Grove | 20 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 19 |
| On or near Clipstone Road East | 16 |
Of the 956 crimes in Forest Town with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 484 | 50.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Forest Town has an estimated population of 19,838 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Town average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Forest Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest Town a safe place to live?
Forest Town recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 984th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Forest Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Forest Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Town was up 8% on the year before: 1,162 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,075 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Town?
About 19,838 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Town?
Forest Town is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.