Crime Rate in Ling Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ling Forest

The total recorded crimes in Ling Forest, Mansfield, UK in February 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ling Forest crime rate of 1.32 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 Ling Forest, encompassing approximately 3,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ling Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carisbrook Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Tree Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Brookvale Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ling Forest?

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

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Ling Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 93 crimes compared to 342.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ling Forest recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ling Forest had fewer crimes than the Mansfield average, with 84 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ling Forest recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mansfield, Ling Forest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ling Forest Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ling Forest has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 34th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Ling Forest crimes were 93. The crime rate of Ling Forest in 2024 was 30.71 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ling Forest were around 84 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.74 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)
Portland89 21,272 11,210 1
Woodlands95 11,051 21,004 2
Newgate59 3692 7777 3
Ladybrook21 16799 3673 6
Carr Bank48 5792 4717 4
Broomhill53 4696 5613 7
Oak Tree37 9694 6712 5
Park Hall43 6416 10372 11
Sandhurst42 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood33 11641 8507 9
Market Warsop40 8295 15361 12
Oakham34 10410 11427 10
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill14 25374 12268 16
Newlands24 12197 21167 21
Yeoman Hill20 17323 13331 13
Racecourse24 13314 14285 14
Kingsway22 14220 19284 15
Peafields21 15186 23140 25
Sherwood16 22260 16254 18
Brick Kiln16 21253 17258 17
Warsop Carrs19 18234 18220 19
Penniment18 19177 25147 24
Woodhouse15 23178 24180 20
Berry Hill14 24201 20158 23
Holly16 20151 2690 30
Netherfield10 28189 22162 22
Lindhurst6 32106 29106 26
Abbott12 26110 2793 29
Hornby9 29106 28102 27
Grange Farm12 2791 3169 32
Kings Walk5 3387 3298 28
Meden8 3075 3356 34
Eakring6 3157 3568 33
Maun Valley2 3560 3453 35
ManorNA NA18 3623 36

Ling Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ling Forest in February 2025

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

1. Carisbrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Tree Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Brookvale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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