Retford vs West Bridgford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Retford Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Bridgford Nottinghamshire Police

      Retford vs West Bridgford 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Bridgford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,893 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Retford
      B West Bridgford
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,912
      2,893
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,262
      2,974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      39.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Retford
      B West Bridgford
      Violent Crime
      737 ↑9%
      711 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↓29%
      358 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓9%
      246 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓27%
      113 ↑26%
      Burglary
      63 ↓40%
      81 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      172 ↓28%
      187 ↓6%
      Drugs
      33 ↓35%
      111 ↓31%
      Public Order
      88 ↓13%
      165 ↑13%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      34 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      181 ↓37%
      701 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      22 ↑83%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      45 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓48%
      39 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      87 ↑18%
      80 ↑74%
      Overall Verdict
      A Retford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Retford safer than West Bridgford?

      Retford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,912 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bridgford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,893 crimes. Retford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Retford vs West Bridgford?

      Retford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bridgford shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Retford and West Bridgford?

      In Retford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (737 incidents). In West Bridgford, it is Violent Crime (711 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Retford and West Bridgford?

      Retford recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bridgford recorded 358. 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 West Bridgford?

      Violent crime in Retford totalled 737 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 711 in West Bridgford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Retford and West Bridgford 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%). West Bridgford recorded 2,974 crimes previously (now 2,893, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Retford and West Bridgford?

      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 West Bridgford has 39.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Retford and West Bridgford?

      Retford falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. West Bridgford 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 Retford and West Bridgford?

      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 West Bridgford on a crime map?

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

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