Barrow upon Soar Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 7,363 residents, Barrow upon Soar recorded 49 crimes in July 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people—22.1% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure, though relatively low, reflects the area's unique demographic and geographic profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (16 incidents), followed by public order (8) and anti-social behaviour (8), illustrating a mix of personal and community-level issues. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with peak summer activity, school holidays, and local festivals potentially amplifying public order offences and shoplifting. However, the area's violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, consistent with the character of a built-up area within Charnwood, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may temper more severe offences. The data also highlights disparities in crime types: while public order and criminal damage rates exceed UK averages, vehicle crime and theft from the person fall significantly below national levels. These contrasts suggest that local initiatives, such as community policing or seasonal event management, may play a role in shaping the crime profile. The month-on-month rise in violent crimes and public order offences, coupled with the sharp increase in shoplifting, indicates a need for targeted interventions during peak tourist periods. Nevertheless, the overall crime rate remains in line with a largely rural or suburban area, where lower population density and strong local networks may contribute to the observed safety profile.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting and theft from the person, with shoplifting tripling from one to three incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 22.1% gap between Barrow upon Soar's crime rate and the UK average. The area's violent crimes rose by 60% compared to June, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.7% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 28% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper violent crime despite seasonal pressures. Conversely, public order offences spiked to 1.1 per 1,000, 72% above the UK average, linked to summer festivals and increased outdoor activity. Vehicle crime fell by half, from two to one incident, a trend consistent with reduced parking congestion during the school holiday period. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in a community navigating seasonal transitions and local events.

Barrow upon Soar's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 19.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a community of 7,363 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for roughly every 150 residents, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the area's size. This monthly aggregate does not account for seasonal fluctuations, but it does provide a baseline for understanding how crime distributes across the community. The rise in violent crimes and public order offences, juxtaposed with declines in vehicle-related crimes, suggests a combination of local events and broader trends. Residents may find this perspective useful for contextualising their personal risk and community safety.