Retford Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked a significant uptick in Retford's crime rate, reaching 10.4 per 1,000 residents—23.8% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, is consistent with the town's position as a built-up area within Bassetlaw, where urban density and seasonal activity may amplify certain crime types. The breakdown of reported incidents highlights a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences (26.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (24.3%) dominating the landscape. These trends align with the summer season, when schools are out, festivals and outdoor events draw crowds, and retail centres see increased foot traffic. Shoplifting, at 13.2% of total crimes, may reflect the presence of commercial hubs or the influence of tourist activity. Anti-social behaviour, which is 72% above the UK average, could be tied to the town's social fabric or the impact of summer evenings on public spaces. The relatively low rate of bicycle theft (0.4% of total crimes) may indicate that local infrastructure or police presence effectively deters such incidents. However, the sharp increase in drugs-related offences and possession of weapons—both tripling from previous figures—suggests a need for closer monitoring of emerging patterns, particularly as these categories are 36% and 329% above the UK average, respectively. These developments may be influenced by broader regional trends or local factors such as the timing of events, though the data does not provide definitive explanations.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in three categories: drugs (+100%), possession of weapons (+100%), and 'other crime' (+100%), all of which point to emerging patterns in the town. These jumps, particularly in possession of weapons (now 0.3 per 1,000), suggest potential shifts in local dynamics. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 12.1%, a decrease that may align with seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000, remains 72% above the UK average, a figure that could relate to the town's density or the timing of summer festivals. For residents, the 100% rise in drugs-related incidents offers a concrete example of how local crime profiles can evolve rapidly within a single month.

Retford's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a 21.8% increase from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000. This shift raises the monthly exposure to 1 reported crime for every 96 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents over the course of the month. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 8 crimes per day, a rate that would equate to roughly one incident every 12 hours in a typical 24-hour period. When compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, Retford's rate is 23.8% higher, a gap that persists despite some categories—such as violence and sexual offences—remaining slightly below the national average. The population context reveals that with 24,171 residents, the town's density and infrastructure may amplify the visibility of certain crimes, particularly those tied to public spaces or commercial hubs.