Clifton vs Retford

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

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

      Clifton vs Retford Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Nottinghamshire Police
      3,057 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      38.2% 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 Clifton
      B Retford
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,057
      1,912
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,212
      2,262
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Retford
      Violent Crime
      1,014 ↑6%
      737 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      452 ↓23%
      315 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓9%
      108 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      113 ↑14%
      84 ↓27%
      Burglary
      95 ↓2%
      63 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      270 ↑2%
      172 ↓28%
      Drugs
      75 ↓23%
      33 ↓35%
      Public Order
      227 ↑4%
      88 ↓13%
      Robbery
      64 ↑205%
      11 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      398 ↓25%
      181 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓48%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑53%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↓17%
      15 ↓48%
      Other Crime
      124 ↑41%
      87 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Retford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton safer than Retford?

      Clifton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,057 crimes in the last 12 months. Retford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,912 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Retford?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Clifton and Retford?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,014 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 Clifton and Retford?

      Clifton recorded 452 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 Clifton vs Retford?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 1,014 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 Clifton and Retford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 3,212 crimes (now 3,057, a change of -4.8%). Retford recorded 2,262 crimes previously (now 1,912, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton 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. Clifton has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Retford has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Retford?

      Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton or Retford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton 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.