Crime Rate in Barrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrow

The total recorded crimes in Barrow, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow crime rate of 117.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrow Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Coalpit Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Barrow has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 117.76 ranking 30th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow)CrimesRank (Barrow)CrimesRank (Barrow)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East99 1952 2803 2
Haverhill South52 6696 5715 3
Clare, Hundon & Kedington68 3759 3633 5
Tollgate48 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East56 4552 7531 6
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market55 5442 10523 7
St Olaves46 8604 6517 8
Southgate31 11482 8397 10
Minden28 16446 9501 9
The Rows39 9345 14321 14
Iceni33 10374 13235 19
Moreton Hall26 20386 11392 11
Newmarket North23 22375 12354 12
Exning30 12225 25176 25
Newmarket West12 31259 22334 13
Haverhill West29 13264 21215 23
Brandon Central29 14293 17302 15
Brandon West28 15303 15223 21
Eastgate18 26269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath21 24302 16240 17
Haverhill Central28 17271 18238 18
Haverhill North27 18248 23233 20
Lakenheath26 19265 20166 26
Manor24 21225 24223 22
Rougham21 23140 27107 31
Brandon East21 25181 26180 24
Westgate8 34113 31141 27
Withersfield13 27103 3281 36
The Fornhams & Great Barton12 32137 28124 28
Barningham12 2875 38123 29
Risby4 42120 2985 35
Haverhill South East12 2935 4337 42
Ixworth10 33115 30109 30
Bardwell4 4193 34101 32
Stanton6 3789 3595 33
Horringer7 36100 3391 34
Mildenhall Queensway7 3544 4036 43
Kentford & Moulton4 4081 3669 37
Whepstead & Wickhambrook6 3844 4147 40
Pakenham & Troston3 4356 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41

Barrow 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 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20245

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Barrow in July 2025

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

1. Barrow Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
2. Coalpit Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petticoat Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Poplar Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beale Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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