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Crime in Barrow upon Soar

Barrow upon Soar had 199 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 23 Charnwood areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Charnwood area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

LE12, Charnwood · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barrow upon Soar

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54.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 23Charnwood rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common60 in 3 months

Month by month

94 Mar 73 Apr 68 May 52 Jun 73 Jul 74 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barrow upon Soar. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6030%
anti-social behaviour5025%
criminal damage2412%
public order137%
vehicle crime126%
theft126%
burglary116%
shoplifting95%

Barrow upon Soar against Charnwood

TypeBarrow upon Soar per 1,000Middle Charnwood areaChange
Violence16.425.6▼ 24%
Burglary33.1▲ 10%
Vehicle crime3.34.20%
Anti-social behaviour13.711.2▲ 56%
Theft and robbery3.85.5▼ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodthorpe101.3▼ 18%
Sileby87.50%
Mountsorrel72.8▼ 11%
Quorn62▼ 20%
Barrow upon Soar54.5▼ 15%
See every Charnwood area ranked on the crime in Charnwood page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barrow upon Soar a safe area?

Barrow upon Soar had about 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 23 Charnwood areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barrow upon Soar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (60), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and criminal damage (24).