Crime Rate in Ling Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ling Forest

The total recorded crimes in Ling Forest, Mansfield, UK in April 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ling Forest crime rate of 3.63 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 Apr were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ling Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Tree Lane with total crimes: 8
  • A6117 with total crimes: 1
  • Moorland Way 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 areas in the Mansfield.

    • 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 areas in the Mansfield.

  • 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 April 2025 the Ling Forest has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 30th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ling Forest)CrimesRank (Ling Forest)CrimesRank (Ling Forest)
Portland117 11,272 11,210 1
Woodlands93 21,051 21,004 2
Newgate69 4692 7777 3
Ladybrook49 8799 3673 6
Carr Bank77 3792 4717 4
Oak Tree52 7694 6712 5
Broomhill43 10696 5613 7
Ransom Wood58 5641 8507 9
Oakham52 6410 11427 10
Sandhurst48 9484 9515 8
Park Hall40 11416 10372 11
Market Warsop33 14295 15361 12
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill38 13374 12268 16
Yeoman Hill39 12323 13331 13
Racecourse29 15314 14285 14
Kingsway20 19220 19284 15
Sherwood28 16260 16254 18
Brick Kiln25 17253 17258 17
Warsop Carrs19 21234 18220 19
Newlands21 18197 21167 21
Woodhouse19 22178 24180 20
Berry Hill12 29201 20158 23
Abbott19 20110 2793 29
Netherfield14 26189 22162 22
Peafields17 25186 23140 25
Lindhurst18 23106 29106 26
Penniment17 24177 25147 24
Holly6 34151 2690 30
Hornby13 27106 28102 27
Kings Walk3 3687 3298 28
Grange Farm12 2891 3169 32
Eakring10 3157 3568 33
Maun Valley8 3260 3453 35
Meden4 3575 3356 34
Manor6 3318 3623 36

Ling Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ling Forest in April 2025

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

1. Oak Tree Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A6117 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Moorland Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brookvale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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