Barwell Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barwell’s September 2024 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to the national picture. This performance is particularly notable given the area’s seasonal context: September marks the beginning of the academic year, with university freshers arriving and school children returning to classrooms. These transitions typically correlate with increased anti-social behaviour and public order issues, yet Barwell’s data shows a mixed picture. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50.9% of all incidents (28 cases), remained a significant concern.1 per 1,000 is 18% above the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the overall crime rate is lower than the national average, specific types of crime remain represented. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 32% below the UK average, indicating that community or environmental factors may be mitigating such incidents. The breakdown also highlights vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) as a category 33% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s infrastructure or traffic patterns. These findings illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with Barwell’s crime profile shaped by both its geographic character and the seasonal rhythms of the month.

September 2024 saw a sharp 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to seven incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of back-to-school activities and university freshers arriving in the area, which may contribute to heightened social interactions and associated disturbances. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, dropping from five to two cases—a decline that may reflect increased community vigilance or targeted enforcement efforts during the month. Violent crimes, which made up 50.9% of all incidents, remained 18% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a persistent challenge in this area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 32% below the UK average, suggesting that Barwell’s community may have more effective mechanisms for managing public order compared to the national picture. A resident might find the daily crime count of two incidents particularly useful for understanding the local context, as it provides a clear, relatable measure of activity.

Barwell’s crime rate in September 2024 remained stable compared to August, with a 1.9% increase from 5.9 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight fluctuation underscores the area’s overall consistency in maintaining a crime rate 22.1% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly total of 55 crimes equates to roughly two reported incidents per day—a figure that, while tangible, remains relatively low for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 166 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime for the population of 9,135. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the area’s population size, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in mitigating criminal activity. The stability in the crime rate, despite seasonal transitions, suggests that Barwell’s crime profile is resilient to the typical fluctuations seen in other regions during this time of year.