Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Barrow upon Soar, there were 6.5 reported crimes in June 2024—a figure that places the area 20.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a relatively low risk for residents, though the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and burglary (12.5%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to the prominence of violent crimes, as outdoor activity increases. However, the area’s crime rate also reflects the influence of its built-up character, with property crimes like burglary and criminal damage occurring at rates significantly above the UK average. This discrepancy could be attributed to the area’s smaller scale, where a few incidents have a more pronounced statistical impact. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remains a persistent concern, though its rate is 14% below the national average. The interplay between local demographics and environmental factors—such as the presence of community spaces and seasonal tourism—likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm specific causal links.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 100%—rising from zero to three incidents—and shoplifting doubling to six reports. This spike in public order crimes may partly reflect increased summer activity in local parks and public spaces. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 88.9%, likely due to a combination of improved security measures and seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Violent crimes also decreased by 15%, aligning with a broader trend of lower aggression-related incidents in the area. Burglary, however, remained 167% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the need for targeted prevention in residential zones. The breakdown reveals a mixed picture: while violent and sexual offences are 17% below the UK average, property crimes such as criminal damage and arson are 31% and 29% above national rates respectively, suggesting a combination of local enforcement and environmental factors.

Barrow upon Soar's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with its overall rate 20.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. With a population of 7,363, this statistic translates to a manageable risk for most residents, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as public order offences—suggest areas where community engagement could further reduce risk. The contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s unique characteristics, potentially influenced by its smaller scale, lower population density, and community-focused policing strategies.