Total Crime Rate
39.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barrow upon Soar , and the 212th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Charnwood .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meadow Close (LE12 8NR) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the Barrow upon Soar average (65.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Close (LE12 8NR), the main crime hotspot is near Darby Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barrow upon Soar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Lime Kilns | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Lime Kilns | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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