Crime in Barrington: statistics, rates and trends

188 crimes were recorded in Barrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barrington has the 3,204th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Barrington was highest in the year to July 2026 (188 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (96). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barrington 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 violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Barrington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barrington recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Barrington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barrington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Barrington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barrington recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Barrington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barrington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Barrington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barrington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Barrington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barrington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Barrington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barrington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Barrington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barrington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Barrington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barrington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Barrington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barrington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barrington.

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 Barrington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barrington 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.

Barrington has an estimated population of 4,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barrington sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Barrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.