Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Barrow upon Soar’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents—14 out of 37 total crimes. This category remains 24% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime despite its small population of 7,363. The second most common category, anti-social behaviour (18.9% of crimes), aligns with the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, suggesting a balance between local and national patterns. Other theft (16.2% of crimes) stands at 0.8 per 1,000, 63% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect localized factors such as transient populations or increased retail activity in specific areas. Seasonal context provides further insight: January’s post-holiday environment, shorter daylight hours, and reduced foot traffic in retail zones likely contribute to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the 500% surge in other theft from December raises questions about temporary spikes in property-related incidents, possibly linked to specific events or changes in reporting practices. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000—29.6% below the UK average—suggests a strong alignment with rural or semi-rural safety profiles, though the dominance of violence and sexual offences highlights the need for targeted community initiatives. This balance of low overall crime and concentrated categories underscores the importance of addressing specific vulnerabilities while maintaining broader safety strategies.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one incident in December to six in January. This surge, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (63% above local figures). Concurrently, violence and sexual offences decreased by 22.2% (from 18 to 14 incidents).8% of total crimes—24% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7 incidents, but remains at the UK average level. Burglary and public order offences both doubled from December. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as reduced retail activity—and localized patterns, with property crimes showing mixed trends. A resident might find the 500% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate increased vulnerability in specific areas or temporary spikes in opportunistic crime.

Barrow upon Soar's January 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 13.9% decline from December 2024’s 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of relative safety. This rate places the area 29.6% below the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly compared to previous months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in January, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents despite the post-holiday period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 199 residents, a metric that provides context for individual risk levels. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison, but aligns with the area’s historically stable crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the national average, though localized spikes in specific crime types—such as other theft—warrant closer attention.