Crime Rate in East Retford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Retford East

The total recorded crimes in East Retford East, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Retford East crime rate of 3.03 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 East Retford East, encompassing approximately 11,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
East Retford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornelia Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Carolgate with total crimes: 4
  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Retford East?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, East Retford East reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 566 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Retford East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, East Retford East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 494 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Retford East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, East Retford East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Retford East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Retford East has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total East Retford East crimes were 566. The crime rate of East Retford East in 2024 was 47.67 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Retford East were around 494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.61 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Retford East)CrimesRank (East Retford East)CrimesRank (East Retford East)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West131 31,105 31,023 2
Worksop South145 21,288 2992 3
Harworth69 5696 5782 4
East Retford West57 7768 4729 5
Worksop North East72 4342 13376 12
Blyth42 10576 7645 6
Welbeck30 14594 6246 17
Worksop East60 6485 10397 11
East Retford North41 11470 12461 8
Carlton46 8486 9399 10
Worksop North34 13480 11424 9
East Retford South45 9280 16265 15
Langold22 15283 15275 13
Sutton18 20271 17274 14
Tuxford and Trent20 17322 14257 16
Rampton21 16253 18185 18
Misterton18 18158 20105 21
Ranskill11 21193 19128 19
East Markham18 19138 21113 20
Everton8 2274 2584 22
Beckingham6 24123 2273 23
Sturton7 2382 2367 24
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

East Retford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
September 20247
August 20249
July 202419

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 202523
January 202513
December 202412
November 202412
October 202423
September 202414
August 202416
July 202417
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations East Retford East in May 2025

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

1. Cornelia Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Carolgate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Collins Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. The Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. New Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Monsella Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollymount (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woolpack Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St John Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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