Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Barrow upon Soar during November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. With an overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—53.3% below the UK average of 7.5—this built-up area within Charnwood demonstrates a markedly lower incidence of crime compared to national trends. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes (13 incidents), which is 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a unique local context, possibly influenced by the area’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area. Vehicle crime (4 incidents, 15.4% of total) and public order offences (2 incidents, 7.7%) followed, with the latter significantly below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—may partly explain the prominence of violence and vehicle-related incidents, though the low overall rate contrasts with typical urban patterns. Property crimes, which constitute 34.6% of total crimes (9 incidents), remain lower than the UK average, reflecting either effective local policing or demographic factors such as fewer commercial properties. This mix of crime types, dominated by violent incidents despite the area’s low rate, highlights the need to consider both geographic and temporal influences on crime patterns, rather than assuming uniformity across regions.

November 2023 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with some types surging while others declined sharply. Vehicle crime, for instance, rose by 300% (1 to 4 incidents), a jump that may be linked to increased traffic during Black Friday shopping or the timing of Bonfire Night. Similarly, violence and sexual offences surged by 116.7% (6 to 13 incidents), a significant increase that contrasts with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where Barrow upon Soar’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 remains 31% below. This suggests that while violent crime is a concern locally, its scale is still comparatively low. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% (3 to 1 incident), and burglary dropped by 60% (5 to 2 incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal changes or the impact of local initiatives. Possession of weapons—though a minor category (1 incident)—was 67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a rare outlier that may warrant closer attention. These shifts underscore the volatility of crime trends in smaller areas, where a few incidents can affect statistics. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete insight: increased vigilance around car security during high-traffic periods may be prudent, given the stark 300% increase.

The crime rate in Barrow upon Soar rose by 13.1% in November 2023 compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000, a modest increase that must be contextualised within the area’s consistently low crime profile. Over the course of November, there were 26 reported crimes, equating to roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while non-zero, is exceptionally low for a built-up area. Monthly exposure further illustrates this: over the 30 days, one reported crime occurred for every 283 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of criminal activity in this community. When compared to the UK average, Barrow upon Soar’s crime rate remains 53.3% below the national figure, a gap that reflects either demographic factors (such as a smaller population or lower socioeconomic disparities) or geographic characteristics (like limited urban density). The daily crime count of one per day, while seemingly high for a small area, is proportionally minor when scaled to the population of 7,363 residents. This suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, its scale is far below what would be expected in a larger or more densely populated region. The combination of a low overall rate, a modest month-on-month increase, and a daily figure that remains rare for such a small population reinforces the notion that Barrow upon Soar is a relatively safe place to live, even as specific categories like violence and vehicle crime show localized spikes.