Barwell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,135 residents, Barwell recorded 61 crimes in June 2024—a figure that equates to one reported crime for every 150 residents over the course of the month. This rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 18.3% below the UK average of 8.2, a significant margin that underscores its relative safety compared to the national profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.7% of the total (23 incidents), followed by other theft (14.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). This distribution suggests a mix of interpersonal and property-related challenges, with the former dominating the crime picture. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced patterns, as increased daylight hours and community activity could affect both victimisation risks and police visibility. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.8 per 1,000, Barwell's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 9% below, consistent with a generally lower level of violent crime in this built-up area. The presence of 'other theft' at 1.0 per 1,000, 72% above the UK average of 0.6, highlights a specific vulnerability that may relate to local retail or residential characteristics. These figures collectively illustrate an area where violent crime remains a concern but is tempered by relatively low rates of property crime and a distinct deviation in 'other crime' categories.

June 2024 saw marked shifts in Barwell's crime profile, with violent crimes dropping by 32.4% to 23 incidents. This decrease may partly reflect the start of summer, when community activity patterns shift and public spaces see more daylight hours. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents—a stark increase that outpaces the UK average for this category by 150%. Vehicle crime also doubled to three incidents, potentially linked to increased road usage during the warmer months. The most pronounced UK deviation was in 'possession of weapons', which reached 186% above the national average. This anomaly, though small in absolute terms, may warrant local awareness, given the absence of similar spikes in other categories. The decrease in drug-related crimes by 50% suggests a possible seasonal lull in related activities, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further data.

Barwell's crime rate in June 2024 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of seasonal moderation, as the area transitions from the end of the school term to the start of summer. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for a community of 9,135 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents—a ratio that suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate, when contextualised against the population, highlights the area's comparative safety, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Barwell's crime profile remains distinct, with no single category overwhelming the overall statistic. These figures provide a practical benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, its presence is proportionally limited within the built-up area's demographic framework.