Crime in Barrow upon Soar: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in Barrow upon Soar in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barrow upon Soar at a glance
- Crime trends in Barrow upon Soar
- Types of crime in Barrow upon Soar
- Barrow upon Soar compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barrow upon Soar
- Streets with the most crime in Barrow upon Soar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barrow upon Soar
- Demographics of Barrow upon Soar
- Questions about crime in Barrow upon Soar
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (81) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 846th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barrow upon Soar | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 496 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.0 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,520 | 188,385 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barrow upon Soar peaked in the year to August 2020 (540 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (446). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 496 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 522 | 69.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 474 | 63.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 446 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 524 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 523 | 69.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 540 | 71.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 493 | 65.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 476 | 63.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (59% below) and other theft (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 32 and shoplifting rose from 20 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 109 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 24.2 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.5 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barrow upon Soar; the highest is Loughborough (109.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Quorndon (53.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barrow upon Soar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quorndon | 301 | 53.0 | -20% |
| Sileby | 637 | 70.2 | +7% |
| Mountsorrel | 829 | 57.6 | -13% |
| Loughborough | 7,362 | 109.7 | +66% |
| Syston | 931 | 69.5 | +5% |
| Birstall | 801 | 54.1 | -18% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | +23% |
| Anstey | 497 | 63.4 | -4% |
Barrow upon Soar is the one area listed within Barrow upon Soar, with 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow upon Soar | Neighbourhood | 7,520 | 496 | 66.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Barrow upon Soar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Proctor'S Park Road | 31 |
| On or near Herrick Close | 21 |
| On or near Wrights Acre | 20 |
| On or near Barrow Road | 19 |
| On or near Beaumont Road | 15 |
| On or near North Street | 15 |
| On or near Breachfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Lodge Close | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
Of the 415 crimes in Barrow upon Soar with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Barrow upon Soar has an estimated population of 7,520 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barrow upon Soar average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barrow upon Soar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barrow upon Soar a safe place to live?
Barrow upon Soar recorded 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 846th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barrow upon Soar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Barrow upon Soar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barrow upon Soar was down 5% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barrow upon Soar?
About 7,520 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barrow upon Soar?
Barrow upon Soar is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.