Crime Rate in East Retford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Retford South

The total recorded crimes in East Retford South, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Retford South crime rate of 7.32 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
East Retford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest View with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Ashford Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Retford South?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, East Retford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 280 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Retford South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, East Retford South had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 265 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Retford South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, East Retford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Retford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Retford South has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total East Retford South crimes were 280. The crime rate of East Retford South in 2024 was 45.54 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Retford South were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.10 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Retford South)CrimesRank (East Retford South)CrimesRank (East Retford South)
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 East36 12566 8494 7
East Retford North41 11470 12461 8
Carlton46 8486 9399 10
Worksop North34 13480 11424 9
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
September 20242
August 202417
July 202412
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20247
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Retford South in May 2025

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

1. Forest View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ashford Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Blue Albion Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ainsdale Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
6. Brecks Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Black Hereford Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitcombe Court (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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