Crime Rate in Barwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barwell

The total recorded crimes in Barwell, Hinckley and Bosworth, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barwell crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barwell, encompassing approximately 11,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Barwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Farm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barwell?

To understand the safety of Barwell, we need to analyze Barwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hinckley and Bosworth:

    • In 2024, Barwell reported a higher crime volume than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 720 crimes compared to 556. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barwell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

    • In 2023, Barwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hinckley and Bosworth average, with 705 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hinckley and Bosworth, Barwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barwell has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Hinckley and Bosworth, UK

In 2024, the total Barwell crimes were 720. The crime rate of Barwell in 2024 was 63.16 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barwell were around 705 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.84 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Hinckley and Bosworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barwell)CrimesRank (Barwell)CrimesRank (Barwell)
Hinckley Castle121 11,465 11,307 1
Earl Shilton78 3824 3867 2
Hinckley Clarendon75 4856 2587 5
Hinckley De Montfort83 2823 4705 4
Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton61 5581 7429 9
Hinckley Trinity60 6652 6552 6
Ratby, Bagworth and Thornton31 9503 9532 7
Burbage Sketchley and Stretton31 8529 8444 8
Burbage St Catherines and Lash Hill22 12424 10416 10
Groby30 10359 12331 12
Markfield, Stanton and Fieldhead29 11378 11384 11
Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone18 14255 13196 13
Twycross and Witherley with Sheepy21 13121 16117 16
Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston15 16229 14169 14
Ambien17 15175 15154 15

Barwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202519
March 202517
February 202523
January 202521
December 202421
November 202426
October 202435
September 202428
August 202421
July 202425
June 202446
May 202434

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 202417
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Barwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Friswell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Powers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Barwell Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. King Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Willowdene Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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