Crime Rate in East Retford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Retford West

The total recorded crimes in East Retford West, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Retford West crime rate of 6.70 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 West, encompassing approximately 8,507 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
East Retford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchgate with total crimes: 11
  • Bridgegate Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Retford West?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, East Retford West reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 768 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Retford West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, East Retford West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 729 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Retford West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, East Retford West 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 West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Retford West has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total East Retford West crimes were 768. The crime rate of East Retford West in 2024 was 90.28 (year) or 7.52 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Retford West were around 729 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.69 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Retford West)CrimesRank (East Retford West)CrimesRank (East Retford West)
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
Worksop North East72 4342 13376 12
Blyth42 10576 7645 6
Welbeck30 14594 6246 17
Worksop East60 6485 10397 11
East Retford East36 12566 8494 7
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 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 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
January 20252
December 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202520
February 202512
January 202512
December 202423
November 202428
October 202422
September 202422
August 202422
July 202427
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 202422
September 20248
August 202426
July 202422
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 202413
July 202424
May 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Retford West in May 2025

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

1. Churchgate (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bridgegate Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Cannon Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cobwell Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pelham Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Hawthorne Wood (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Rectory Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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