Crime in Forest Town: statistics, rates and trends
1,172 crimes were recorded in Forest Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Forest Town
- Questions about crime in Forest Town
- About this data
1,172 crimes were recorded in Forest Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 476 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Forest Town has the 983rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Forest Town | Mansfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,172 | 13,254 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 117.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,838 | 113,138 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Forest Town was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,530 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,102). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,172 | 59.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,102 | 55.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,344 | 67.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,388 | 70.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,335 | 67.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,530 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,415 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,417 | 71.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,390 | 70.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest Town over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+50%) and drugs (+42%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 476 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +7% |
| Other theft | 75 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +32% |
| Other crime | 66 | 3.3 | 1.58 | +25% |
| Public order | 65 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +4% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -63% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Forest Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest Town recorded 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Forest Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest Town recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Forest Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest Town recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Forest Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest Town recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Forest Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest Town recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Forest Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest Town recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Forest Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest Town recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Forest Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest Town recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Forest Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest Town recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Forest Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest Town recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Forest Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Forest Town recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Forest Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Forest Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Forest Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Forest Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Forest Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Forest Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest Town.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | +31% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +145% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | +42% |
| Rainworth | 754 | 89.4 | +51% |
| Edwinstowe | 238 | 40.5 | -31% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | +57% |
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -58% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +108% |
5 areas within Forest Town, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kingsway Forest Town had the highest rate (70.9 per 1,000) and Holly Forest Town the lowest (45.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 3,693 | 262 | 70.9 |
| Newlands Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 3,288 | 219 | 66.6 |
| Edwinstowe & Clipstone | Neighbourhood | 12,754 | 655 | 51.4 |
| Maun Valley Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 1,441 | 68 | 47.2 |
| Holly Forest Town | Neighbourhood | 4,534 | 206 | 45.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Forest Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Greenway | 24 |
| On or near Aylesbury Way | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Archway Grove | 22 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 21 |
| On or near Gorseway | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest Town over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 473 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Forest Town has an estimated population of 19,838. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest Town sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Forest Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Forest Town a safe place to live?
Forest Town recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Forest Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Forest Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Town was up 6% on the year before: 1,172 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,102 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Forest Town?
Forest Town is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Forest Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.