Crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
373 crimes were recorded in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- Population and deprivation in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
373 crimes were recorded in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire has the 2,092nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 373 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 5,082 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (370). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 373 | 73.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 372 | 73.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 424 | 83.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 463 | 91.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 410 | 80.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 370 | 72.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 389 | 76.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 497 | 97.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 478 | 94.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+86%) and violence and sexual offences (+29%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 14.8 | 0.96 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 7.7 | 0.93 | +86% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 7.3 | 1.48 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -24% |
| Other theft | 32 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -16% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +92% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -10% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +29% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longstanton | 678 | 74.7 | +2% |
| Hardwick | 149 | 48.5 | -34% |
| Girton | 180 | 37.5 | -49% |
| Caldecote | 132 | 38.9 | -47% |
| Histon & Impington | 955 | 81.0 | +10% |
| Cambourne | 725 | 52.1 | -29% |
| Over & Willingham | 370 | 48.4 | -34% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 366 | 47.0 | -36% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Redlands Road | 49 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 28 |
| On or near Almond Grove | 18 |
| On or near Viking Way | 16 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 16 |
| On or near Crafts Way | 15 |
| On or near Robin Close | 14 |
| On or near Robins' Lane | 10 |
| On or near Madingley Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 5,082. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire recorded 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 373 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire?
Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bar Hill, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.