Crime Rate in Barrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrington

The total recorded crimes in Barrington, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrington crime rate of 86.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daphmoir Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bendyshe Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Barrington has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 86.04 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Barrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 202415
August 20249
July 202421
June 202426
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 202410
November 20243
September 20243
July 202415
May 20242
April 202412

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
July 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202430
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Barrington in March 2025

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

1. Daphmoir Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Bendyshe Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Hillside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hillside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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