Retford vs Axholme South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Retford Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Axholme South Humberside Police

      Retford vs Axholme South Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Retford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,699 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Axholme South
      Humberside Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Retford
      B Axholme South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,699
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,195
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.6%
      ↓43.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Retford
      B Axholme South
      Violent Crime
      665 ↓4%
      67 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      277 ↓29%
      17 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓16%
      7 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓56%
      10 ↓47%
      Burglary
      44 ↓58%
      16 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↓34%
      23 ↓18%
      Drugs
      31 ↓31%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      73 ↓34%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      208 ↓26%
      2 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑4%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Axholme South is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Retford safer than Axholme South?

      Retford has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,699 crimes in the last 12 months. Axholme South has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. Axholme South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Retford vs Axholme South?

      Retford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Axholme South shows -43.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Retford and Axholme South?

      In Retford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (665 incidents). In Axholme South, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Retford and Axholme South?

      Retford recorded 277 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axholme South recorded 17. 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 Axholme South?

      Violent crime in Retford totalled 665 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Axholme South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Retford recorded 2,195 crimes (now 1,699, a change of -22.6%). Axholme South recorded 301 crimes previously (now 171, -43.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Retford and Axholme South?

      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 20.9% and Axholme South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Retford and Axholme South?

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

      What data is used to compare Retford and Axholme South?

      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 Axholme South on a crime map?

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

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