Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barrow upon Soar’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0, a gap that underscores its relative safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.4% of all incidents, a rate 7% below the UK average. This category’s prominence may be attributed to the area’s character as a small built-up area within Charnwood, where social interactions and local dynamics could influence such statistics. Burglary, though less prevalent than violence, was 79% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect the limited number of properties in the area and the higher proportion of incidents relative to the national context. Seasonal factors in December, including dark evenings, empty homes during the holiday season, and the peak of Christmas shopping, may have influenced crime patterns. While the overall rate is low, the presence of violent crime highlights the need for community vigilance, particularly during periods of increased social activity. The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its rural-adjacent nature, where the density of population and economic activity is lower than in major urban centres, limiting opportunities for certain types of crime.

December 2025 saw three crime categories surge by 100% compared to November, each rising from zero to one reported incident: other theft, possession of weapons, and other crime. This spike, though statistically significant, remains within the bounds of normal fluctuation for a small built-up area. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, likely reflecting seasonal patterns such as reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for arson during colder months. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 51.4% of all crimes, a rate 7% below the UK average. This contrast with burglary, which was 79% above the UK average, highlights a unique local dynamic. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in other theft, which may signal shifts in criminal focus during the holiday season.

Barrow upon Soar’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 9.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a local trend rather than a dramatic shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, while low, may draw attention during a month typically associated with heightened activity. Monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for every 210 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This ratio is particularly meaningful for residents, as it underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a built-up area with a population of 7,363. When compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, the area remains significantly safer, but the slight upward movement in December suggests a need for continued vigilance during periods of seasonal flux.