Crime Rate in Bardon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bardon

The total recorded crimes in Bardon, North West Leicestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bardon crime rate of 11.53 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 Bardon, encompassing approximately 2,515 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bardon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kay Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brouder Close with total crimes: 3
  • School Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bardon?

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

  • Relative to North West Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Bardon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North West Leicestershire average, with 241 crimes compared to 279.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bardon recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bardon experienced a greater number of crimes than the North West Leicestershire average, with 274 crimes compared to 267. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bardon witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North West Leicestershire, Bardon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bardon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bardon has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 11.53 ranking 10th out of 35 in the North West Leicestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Bardon crimes were 241. The crime rate of Bardon in 2024 was 95.82 (year) or 7.98 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bardon were around 274 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.94 (year) or 9.08 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North West Leicestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)CrimesRank (North West Leicestershire)
Worthington & Breedon55 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock72 1807 1648 2
Coalville West61 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East35 7339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South37 6397 6395 5
Coalville East15 23430 5289 12
Greenhill40 5340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill26 13341 7211 21
Long Whatton & Diseworth26 12308 11332 8
Hugglescote St Mary's30 8132 33185 25
Ashby Holywell24 14253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's30 9309 10326 10
Measham South22 17260 15323 11
Thringstone27 11289 13255 17
Ashby Ivanhoe23 16295 12271 14
Castle Donington Castle19 18283 14187 24
Ashby Castle18 20203 21268 15
Ellistown & Battleflat24 15178 24223 19
Blackfordby19 19243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 30246 17197 23
Sence Valley11 29181 23239 18
Thornborough12 27242 19221 20
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe16 21157 26211 22
Hermitage8 32202 22135 30
Appleby15 22151 28173 27
Snibston North15 24144 30149 28
Ravenstone & Packington14 25172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central8 33142 31177 26
Holly Hayes13 26105 3492 36
Valley9 31156 27123 33
Kegworth11 2877 36130 32
Measham North6 34148 29141 29
Ashby Woulds5 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley4 3694 3598 35

Bardon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bardon in March 2025

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

1. Kay Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brouder Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Flannagan Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Staples Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Buckingham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harding Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. John Cooper Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Page Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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