Crime Rate in Barrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrow

The total recorded crimes in Barrow, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow crime rate of 58.88 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 Barrow, encompassing approximately 101 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Saxham Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Farm Barns with total crimes: 1

How safe is Barrow?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Barrow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 77 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barrow recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Barrow had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 68 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barrow recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Barrow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barrow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barrow has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 58.88 ranking 34th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Barrow crimes were 77. The crime rate of Barrow in 2024 was 755.64 (year) or 62.97 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barrow were around 68 crimes with yearly crime rate of 667.32 (year) or 55.61 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow)CrimesRank (Barrow)CrimesRank (Barrow)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Haverhill South56 4696 5715 3
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
St Olaves29 12604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market36 6442 10523 7
Southgate25 13482 8397 10
Iceni33 8374 13235 19
Minden30 10446 9501 9
Haverhill Central31 9271 18238 18
Moreton Hall25 15386 11392 11
Newmarket North29 11375 12354 12
Newmarket West20 16259 22334 13
The Rows20 17345 14321 14
Brandon Central25 14293 17302 15
Brandon West13 27303 15223 21
Eastgate18 21269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath19 18302 16240 17
Manor18 19225 24223 22
Haverhill North17 23248 23233 20
Lakenheath16 24265 20166 26
Rougham18 20140 27107 31
Haverhill West15 25264 21215 23
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning11 29225 25176 25
Haverhill South East14 2635 4337 42
Westgate10 31113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton5 38137 28124 28
Withersfield13 28103 3281 36
Barningham6 3675 38123 29
Risby5 40120 2985 35
Ixworth5 37115 30109 30
Bardwell10 3093 34101 32
Stanton7 3289 3595 33
Horringer6 35100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton7 3381 3669 37
Pakenham & Troston3 4156 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4244 4147 40
Mildenhall Queensway1 4344 4036 43

Barrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245
July 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Barrow in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
2. Saxham Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Orchard Farm Barns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Green Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Johnson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Little Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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