Crime Rates at Leafield, Retford, DN22 7LU

Leafield area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in East Retford North , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Bassetlaw .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Leafield (DN22 7LU) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the East Retford North average (76.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leafield (DN22 7LU), the main crime hotspot is near Lowfield. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.