Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Blaby, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Forest, encompassing approximately 151,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Forest Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wardens Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Hobill Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Forest?

To understand the safety of Forest, we need to analyze Forest crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blaby:

    • In 2024, Forest reported a higher crime volume than the Blaby average, with 613 crimes compared to 454. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

    • In 2023, Forest experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blaby average, with 666 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Blaby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaby, Forest has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Forest Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forest has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Blaby, UK

In 2024, the total Forest crimes were 613. The crime rate of Forest in 2024 was 6.44 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Blaby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest were around 666 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.13 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Blaby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
Enderby and St John's124 11,631 11,940 1
Stanton and Flamville55 3662 2483 6
Ravenhurst and Fosse56 2572 7486 5
Ellis36 8628 4571 3
Saxondale47 4633 3456 7
Winstanley42 5574 6546 4
Cosby with South Whetstone36 7325 11227 13
Countesthorpe32 11445 8365 8
Fairestone34 10372 9336 9
North Whetstone34 9335 10267 12
Blaby South16 14310 12326 10
Narborough and Littlethorpe26 12293 13309 11
Muxloe17 13248 14199 15
Millfield11 16153 16204 14
Pastures14 15154 15161 16
Normanton6 18112 18141 17
Croft Hill9 17116 1795 18

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20252
April 20253
March 202512
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202520
April 20256
March 20259
February 202514
January 202517
December 202413
November 202416
October 202414
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20255
April 202510
March 202513
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
December 202414
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Forest in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forest postcode area is presented below.

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wardens Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Hobill Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Charnwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charnwood Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Holmfield Avenue West (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Garden Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tristram Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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