Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barrow upon Soar’s crime profile in October 2023 reveals a stark contrast to the UK national picture, with a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents — 61.3% below the UK average of 8.0. This built-up area within Charnwood, home to approximately 7,363 residents, experiences a markedly lower incidence of crime compared to the broader UK, though specific categories like burglary stand out as exceptions. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (26.1% of total incidents), were 70% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s likely character as a relatively quiet, residential community with limited commercial or nightlife activity. Meanwhile, burglary — the second most prevalent category — was 106% above the UK average, suggesting local vulnerabilities that may relate to property density or seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings in October. The seasonal context of shorter days and Halloween may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting incidents rising sharply from zero to two. However, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, with property crimes (13 incidents) outnumbering violent crimes (6) and reflecting a balance typical of suburban or semi-rural areas where property-related offences dominate. This data underscores Barrow upon Soar’s position as a comparatively safe area, though the above-average burglary rate highlights a specific challenge that local authorities may need to address.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime, each doubling from zero to two, one, and one incidents respectively — a stark contrast to the significant declines in public order offences (-80%), violence and sexual offences (-68.4%), and other theft (-60%). These shifts highlight a crime mix that leans heavily towards property-related incidents, with burglary alone contributing 21.7% of total crimes. Burglary rates in Barrow upon Soar were 106% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area’s built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences — the most common category — were 70% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing presence, may mitigate violent crime. Residents might find the doubling of shoplifting incidents particularly noteworthy, as it signals a new trend that could warrant closer attention from local retailers and law enforcement.

Barrow upon Soar’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000 — a 42.5% decrease. This reduction underscores a continuing trend of lower crime levels relative to the prior month, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 320 residents, illustrating a low monthly exposure to crime in this built-up area. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported crime per day, a statistic that, while modest, reflects the area’s consistent efforts in maintaining public safety. When scaled to the population of 7,363, the 23 total crimes recorded mean that each resident faces a 0.3% chance of being directly involved in a crime over the month. This context positions Barrow upon Soar as a secure locale within the UK, where the combination of local policing strategies and community engagement may play a role in sustaining these low rates.