Safest Areas in Retford
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Retford recorded 63 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 28% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
63
2.44 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-28%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Retford
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1East Retford East
East Retford West
East Retford North
East Retford South
Clayworth
Burglary hotspots in Retford
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Clayworth
East Retford South
East Retford North
East Retford West
East Retford East
About Retford
Population
25,789
Households
11,901
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What this means for Retford homeowners
Wherever you live in Retford, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.