Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For someone living in Barrow upon Soar, the crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 translates to a daily risk of less than 1 in 254 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, which is 54.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 55.2% of all incidents reported — a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, which is 25% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its frequency is lower than in many other parts of the country. Property crimes, which include criminal damage and arson, made up 20.7% of the total, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000. This is 25% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this area. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer with longer daylight hours — may influence crime patterns, as increased public activity in the area could both deter and attract different types of criminal behaviour. While the overall crime rate remains low, the mix of crime types suggests that community-focused prevention efforts targeting both violent and property-related incidents may be particularly effective in this built-up area within Charnwood.

June 2023 saw a notable 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This category, which had a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average of 0.6 — suggests a localised issue that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or property maintenance during warmer weather. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6 to 3 incidents. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when community engagement and policing efforts may be more visible in the area. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, decreased by 11.1% (from 18 to 16 incidents).2 per 1,000 remains 25% below the UK average. This highlights a consistent pattern of lower violent crime in Barrow upon Soar compared to the national average, despite the slight monthly decline. For residents, the most immediate insight is that the daily crime count in June was just 1 incident per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in specific areas such as public spaces and commercial zones where criminal damage has increased.

Barrow upon Soar’s crime rate in June 2023 (3.9 per 1,000) represents a 29.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, marking a sustained downward trend in overall criminal activity. When viewed on a daily basis, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the national average when scaled to the local population. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 254 residents experiencing a reported crime illustrates the relatively low risk faced by individuals living in this built-up area. This is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher. The population context also highlights the importance of localised factors: with 7,363 residents, the small size of Barrow upon Soar may contribute to both the visibility of crime and the effectiveness of community-based policing initiatives. While the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, the 25% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the national figure for this category suggests that targeted efforts to address property-related crimes could further reduce the gap between local and national trends.