Barwell Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barwell's November 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—36.8% below the UK average—reveals a complex picture shaped by seasonal rhythms and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 59.1% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This figure is 12% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a high incidence of violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, by contrast, were 64% and 61% below UK averages respectively, indicating a relatively low level of disruptive activity in public spaces. The seasonal context of November—marked by the transition to shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced patterns. For instance, the 100% increase in bicycle theft and shoplifting may align with the surge in retail activity and outdoor movement during this time. However, the absence of a similar spike in vehicle crime or burglary suggests that local factors, such as community policing or infrastructure, may mitigate risks in certain areas. The area's crime profile contrasts with the UK average in key categories, with property-related crimes (anti-social behaviour, public order, and other theft) being significantly underrepresented. This divergence may reflect Barwell's character as a smaller built-up area within Hinckley and Bosworth, where residential density and community cohesion could contribute to lower rates of property crime compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further supports this hypothesis, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

November 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with bicycle theft, shoplifting, and 'other crime' each surging by 100% compared to October. This spike in specific categories suggests potential influences from seasonal factors, such as the Black Friday shopping rush, which may have increased opportunities for theft. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 75%, possibly linked to the absence of Bonfire Night events in the area or heightened community vigilance. Violent crimes, however, remained high—2.9 per 1,000 in Barwell compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This 12% excess highlights a critical local challenge, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 59.1% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 64% below the UK average, reflecting a lower incidence of disturbances in public spaces. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft—now at 0.1 per 1,000—suggests a need for increased awareness around securing personal property during peak shopping periods.

Barwell's crime rate in November 2024 dropped 27.8% from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the local context: over 30 days, the area recorded roughly one reported crime per day, equating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 208 residents. This pace is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with Barwell's rate remaining 36.8% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this gap. While daily crime counts are low, the distribution across crime types reveals specific patterns—violent crime remains high relative to the UK average, while property-related offences are underrepresented. This contrast underscores the importance of targeted interventions in areas where violent incidents occur more frequently than expected nationally.