Retford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,171, Retford recorded 187 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 8.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, positioning Retford as a relatively safer area compared to the national benchmark. The crime profile shows a distinct mix, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 28.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 24.6% and criminal damage and arson at 12.8%. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Bassetlaw, where community dynamics and local infrastructure may influence crime trends. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, were 23% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as police presence or community initiatives—may contribute to this lower-than-expected rate. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as a significant concern, with Retford’s rate 31% above the UK average. This could reflect the influence of social spaces, such as public parks or transport hubs, where interactions may escalate into disorder. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely amplified outdoor socialising, which may have indirectly driven increases in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The data also shows that property crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, were slightly above the UK average but remained proportionally lower than violent crimes, indicating that Retford’s built-up area may have a more balanced crime profile compared to larger urban centres. This combination of factors—community-specific influences, seasonal trends, and comparative statistics—paints a nuanced picture of Retford’s crime profile, where localized challenges coexist with broader safety improvements.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and bicycle theft both doubling compared to the previous month, rising from one to two incidents each. Shoplifting also increased by 23.1%, reflecting a potential link to May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may have influenced retail activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 27.3%, due to reduced seasonal events or heightened community awareness. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with Retford’s rate at 1.9 per 1,000—31% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a local challenge, as anti-social behaviour accounted for nearly a quarter of all reported crimes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 6.9%, from 58 to 54 incidents, a slight but measurable decline that may indicate the effectiveness of local policing or seasonal factors. These trends offer concrete insights for residents, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour is concentrated, suggesting a need for targeted interventions or community engagement strategies.

Retford's crime rate in May 2024 remained stable at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 1.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of six crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 129 residents over the course of the month. Considering Retford’s population of 24,171, this rate is relatively low compared to larger urban centres but aligns with the character of a built-up area within Bassetlaw, which may have fewer concentrated pockets of high-risk activity. The monthly exposure statistic—1 in 129 residents experiencing a crime—offers a tangible perspective for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains a manageable part of daily life in this community. This figure also underscores that the majority of residents are not directly affected by criminal activity on a monthly basis, which may reflect the area’s quieter, more dispersed nature compared to denser urban environments.