Crime Rate in Bar Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bar Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Bar Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redlands Road with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Hanover Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bar Hill)CrimesRank (Bar Hill)CrimesRank (Bar Hill)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Bar Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202520
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 202412
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 202416
August 202410
July 202417
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bar Hill in May 2025

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

1. Redlands Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Manor Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hanover Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Old Rectory Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. The Green (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Robins' Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Saxon Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trafalgar Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Almond Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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