Crime Rate in Bardon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bardon

The total recorded crimes in Bardon, North West Leicestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bardon crime rate of 8.35 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bardon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kay Close with total crimes: 3
  • Palmer Close with total crimes: 3
  • John Cooper Way 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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

    • 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 areas in the North West Leicestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bardon has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 8.35 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bardon)CrimesRank (Bardon)CrimesRank (Bardon)
Worthington & Breedon43 3765 2728 1
Castle Rock69 1807 1648 2
Coalville West44 2686 3628 3
Ibstock East26 11339 9403 4
Daleacre Hill43 4608 4380 6
Snibston South38 5397 6395 5
Coalville East27 10430 5289 12
Castle Donington Castle33 6283 14187 24
Greenhill19 18340 8367 7
Ashby Money Hill25 12341 7211 21
Thringstone33 7289 13255 17
Long Whatton & Diseworth24 13308 11332 8
Measham South32 8260 15323 11
Ashby Holywell30 9253 16330 9
Hugglescote St John's18 19309 10326 10
Ashby Ivanhoe21 16295 12271 14
Sence Valley22 14181 23239 18
Ashby Castle13 25203 21268 15
Blackfordby20 17243 18267 16
Broom Leys9 29246 17197 23
Ellistown & Battleflat16 20178 24223 19
Thornborough13 24242 19221 20
Valley15 21156 27123 33
Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe8 30157 26211 22
Hermitage11 27202 22135 30
Ravenstone & Packington14 22172 25132 31
Castle Donington Central13 23142 31177 26
Hugglescote St Mary's11 28132 33185 25
Snibston North13 26144 30149 28
Appleby7 31151 28173 27
Measham North6 32148 29141 29
Kegworth5 3477 36130 32
Ashby Woulds3 35136 32111 34
Ashby Willesley6 3394 3598 35
Holly Hayes2 36105 3492 36

Bardon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20255
April 20251
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Bardon in July 2025

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

1. Kay Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Palmer Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. John Cooper Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Teal Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Saunders Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grant Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Staples Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dove Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Headingley Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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