Barwell Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Barwell's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for nearly half (47.7%) of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, was 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The built-up area's overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 was 31.4% lower than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Property crimes, though fewer in number (15 incidents), were overshadowed by the prevalence of violent crime, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related tensions or increased social interactions during the festive period. The breakdown also revealed significant local variations: criminal damage and arson rates were 35% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences were lower. These disparities suggest that localised factors—such as community engagement efforts or specific environmental conditions—may be influencing certain crime types. The month's context of Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences likely contributed to the crime profile, with burglary surges tied to empty homes and increased retail activity. While direct causation, the seasonal rhythm of December appears to shape crime patterns in ways that align with Barwell's character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Hinckley and Bosworth.

December 2025 saw a stark 400% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to five incidents. This surge contrasts with declines in public order offences (-50%), criminal damage and arson (-33.3%), and anti-social behaviour (-25%). Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 47.7% of total crimes, though they were 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson rates in Barwell were 35% higher than the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of this category. Residents may find the 400% rise in burglary particularly concerning, as it reflects a significant shift in crime patterns during the festive season. The drop in anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, may be linked to holiday-related reductions in public activity.

Barwell's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 21.4% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to national averages. On a daily basis, Barwell saw approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite fluctuations, the area maintains a consistent level of safety relative to its size. This daily and monthly context helps residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their immediate environment, offering a tangible measure of local security trends.