Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barrow upon Soar recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, marking a 32.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure places the area well below the national benchmark, reflecting a generally safer environment. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 47.5% of all incidents), followed by public order and criminal damage and arson, each contributing 12.5% of the total. Seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings, may partly explain the distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order issues potentially linked to increased youth activity in the area. The area’s low crime rate, despite being a built-up area within Charnwood, suggests effective community policing or a lower population density compared to other urban centres. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prominent category, influenced by local demographics and the proximity to educational institutions. The absence of significant property crime compared to the UK average may reflect a combination of strong local initiatives and the area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter town with limited commercial activity outside of key areas.

September 2023 saw notable month-on-month increases in three categories: drugs (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+100%). These jumps, from zero to one incident each, suggest emerging trends that may require closer attention. The violent crime category, which accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents, remains 5% below the UK average (2.6 vs 2.7 per 1,000), a stark contrast to public order and criminal damage offences, which are 13% and 17% above the UK average respectively. This imbalance highlights a unique crime profile where violent incidents are relatively controlled but disorder-related crimes are higher. Residents may find the 12.5% share of public order offences particularly relevant, as these often involve noise complaints or anti-social behaviour in local parks and public spaces. The increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from two to four incidents, could be linked to the return of students to nearby educational institutions, a factor that may intensify during the academic term. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in public spaces while maintaining the area’s overall safety record.

The crime rate in September 2023 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 21.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported per day in Barrow upon Soar, a figure that appears modest given the area’s population of 7,363. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides a tangible sense of the area’s safety: a resident has a 1-in-184 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of September. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s position as a relatively low-crime environment, even as it navigates the challenges of seasonal transitions. While the month-on-month increase raises questions about underlying factors, the overall context remains one of relative safety compared to both national benchmarks and other built-up areas. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, where the area’s rate is 63% below the UK average, suggesting a community that may be more cohesive or better equipped to manage local tensions.