Chilwell vs Retford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chilwell Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Retford Nottinghamshire Police

      Chilwell vs Retford Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chilwell
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,402 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Retford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,912 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chilwell
      B Retford
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,402
      1,912
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,368
      2,262
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chilwell
      B Retford
      Violent Crime
      458 ↑0%
      737 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↓21%
      315 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑44%
      108 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓51%
      84 ↓27%
      Burglary
      57 ↑39%
      63 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑29%
      172 ↓28%
      Drugs
      25 ↑25%
      33 ↓35%
      Public Order
      78 ↑15%
      88 ↓13%
      Robbery
      20 ↑122%
      11 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      222 ↑8%
      181 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓7%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑118%
      15 ↓48%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑3%
      87 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chilwell safer than Retford?

      Chilwell has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,402 crimes in the last 12 months. Retford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,912 crimes. Retford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chilwell vs Retford?

      Chilwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Retford shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chilwell and Retford?

      In Chilwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Retford, it is Violent Crime (737 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chilwell and Retford?

      Chilwell recorded 244 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Retford recorded 315. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chilwell vs Retford?

      Violent crime in Chilwell totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 737 in Retford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chilwell and Retford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chilwell recorded 1,368 crimes (now 1,402, a change of +2.5%). Retford recorded 2,262 crimes previously (now 1,912, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chilwell and Retford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chilwell has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Retford has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chilwell and Retford?

      Chilwell falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Retford is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chilwell and Retford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chilwell or Retford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chilwell and Retford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.