Crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- Types of crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- Population and deprivation in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- Questions about crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
- About this data
493 crimes were recorded in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood has the 2,407th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 493 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,520 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood was highest in the year to July 2021 (541 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (462). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 493 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 515 | 68.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 473 | 62.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 462 | 61.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 514 | 68.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 541 | 71.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 531 | 70.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 490 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 465 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+26%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%) and public order (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -6% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -10% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.3 | 1.20 | +167% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -8% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn & Mountsorrel Castle | 448 | 59.7 | -9% |
| Mountsorrel | 416 | 58.2 | -11% |
| Sileby & Seagrave | 654 | 72.1 | +10% |
| Loughborough Woodthorpe | 381 | 75.4 | +15% |
| Loughborough East | 1,954 | 151.5 | +131% |
| Loughborough Outwoods & Shelthorpe | 889 | 83.4 | +27% |
| Loughborough Southfields | 1,838 | 234.8 | +258% |
| Rothley Brook | 388 | 46.5 | -29% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 36 |
| On or near Proctor'S Park Road | 31 |
| On or near Wrights Acre | 22 |
| On or near Barrow Road | 20 |
| On or near Herrick Close | 17 |
| On or near Beaumont Road | 15 |
| On or near Lodge Close | 15 |
| On or near North Street | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Breachfield Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 36.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood has an estimated population of 7,520. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood a safe place to live?
Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood recorded 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood was down 4% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood?
Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barrow upon Soar, Charnwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.