Retford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Retford's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 32.4% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, was 7% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect local policing efforts or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.7% of total crimes.4 per 1,000 was 26% above the national average—a discrepancy that could be attributed to the area's built-up character and potential for concentrated social interactions. Shoplifting emerged as a striking outlier, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents—88% higher than the UK average—likely driven by Black Friday shopping activity in the town's retail corridors. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents placed Retford just 1.3% below the UK average, suggesting a generally stable security environment despite localized spikes. Seasonal factors, including dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may have influenced patterns of violent crime, while the absence of major holidays in November could explain the lack of significant spikes in other categories. The data underscores a combination of local demographics, economic activity, and seasonal rhythms that shape Retford's unique crime profile.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and other theft (+80%), though these were offset by declines in drugs-related crimes (-83.3%), burglary (-71.4%), and criminal damage (-52.9%). Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, but their rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 7% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000, stood out as 88% above the national figure, a disparity likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity in local retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose significantly, with 26% higher rates than the UK average. For residents, the 1-in-133 monthly exposure figure offers a concrete benchmark for understanding local crime risk relative to the population size.

Retford's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 6.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.1 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity due to shorter days and colder weather. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported in November, translating to a local context of roughly one crime for every 133 residents over the course of the month. This figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains below the UK average for most categories. The population context further highlights that Retford's 24,171 residents experienced a lower overall crime burden than the national average, despite significant spikes in specific categories like shoplifting. The month-on-month reduction may reflect natural fluctuations in criminal activity from the data alone.