Crime Rate in Barrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrington

The total recorded crimes in Barrington, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrington crime rate of 502.98 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 Barrington, encompassing approximately 151 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primes Close with total crimes: 9
  • Heslerton Way with total crimes: 9
  • Daphmoir Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Barrington?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Barrington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 343 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barrington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Barrington had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 283 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barrington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barrington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barrington has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 502.98 ranking 6th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Barrington crimes were 343. The crime rate of Barrington in 2024 was 2270.02 (year) or 189.17 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barrington were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1872.93 (year) or 156.08 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrington)CrimesRank (Barrington)CrimesRank (Barrington)
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
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
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

Barrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20252
February 20256
December 202410
November 20243

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
May 202515
April 20259
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202531
May 202510
April 202517
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
October 20245

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20251
April 20254
October 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
December 20243
October 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
November 20246
October 20243

High Crime Locations Barrington in July 2025

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

1. Primes Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
2. Heslerton Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Daphmoir Close (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Oatlands (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
5. Bendyshe Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Malton Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
7. Buck'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Challis Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Malthouse Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
10. Slid Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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