Crime Rate in Bar Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bar Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bar Hill crime rate of 5.54 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 Bar Hill, encompassing approximately 4,514 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bar Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redlands Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Viking Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bar Hill?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Bar Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 382 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bar Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Bar Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 527 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bar Hill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Bar Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bar Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bar Hill has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 5.54 ranking 18th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bar Hill crimes were 382. The crime rate of Bar Hill in 2024 was 84.62 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bar Hill were around 527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.73 (year) or 9.73 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bar Hill)CrimesRank (Bar Hill)CrimesRank (Bar Hill)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
Linton27 17266 17331 11
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Bar Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 202520
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bar Hill in July 2025

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

1. Redlands Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Viking Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Robin Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Rectory Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Bakers Field (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Partridge Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Almond Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brookdale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Watermead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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