Retford vs Scarcliffe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Retford Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Scarcliffe Derbyshire Constabulary

      Retford vs Scarcliffe Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Retford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,912 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Scarcliffe
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      244 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.7% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Retford
      B Scarcliffe
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,912
      244
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,262
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↓33.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Retford
      B Scarcliffe
      Violent Crime
      737 ↑9%
      110 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↓29%
      48 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓9%
      16 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓27%
      11 ↓21%
      Burglary
      63 ↓40%
      8 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      172 ↓28%
      22 ↓53%
      Drugs
      33 ↓35%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      88 ↓13%
      17 ↓48%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      181 ↓37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓48%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      87 ↑18%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scarcliffe is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Retford safer than Scarcliffe?

      Retford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,912 crimes in the last 12 months. Scarcliffe has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 244 crimes. Scarcliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Retford vs Scarcliffe?

      Retford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scarcliffe shows -33.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Retford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (737 incidents). In Scarcliffe, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Retford recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scarcliffe recorded 48. 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 Retford vs Scarcliffe?

      Violent crime in Retford totalled 737 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Scarcliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Retford recorded 2,262 crimes (now 1,912, a change of -15.5%). Scarcliffe recorded 368 crimes previously (now 244, -33.7%).

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

      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. Retford has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Scarcliffe has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Retford and Scarcliffe?

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

      What data is used to compare Retford and Scarcliffe?

      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 Retford or Scarcliffe on a crime map?

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

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