Crime in Barrington: statistics, rates and trends
180 crimes were recorded in Barrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Barrington
- Types of crime in Barrington
- Barrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barrington
- Demographics of Barrington
- Questions about crime in Barrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (62), anti-social behaviour (26) and vehicle crime (26) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,301st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barrington | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 180 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 4,102 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Barrington of any year here (180 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 180 | 43.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 171 | 41.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 143 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 104 | 25.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 97 | 23.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 111 | 27.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 159 | 38.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 133 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 150 | 36.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barrington recorded notably more vehicle crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 6.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barrington; the highest is Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire (74.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Shelford (34.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | +6% |
| Melbourn | 568 | 54.6 | +25% |
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -14% |
| Hardwick | 156 | 50.8 | +16% |
| Bassingbourn | 270 | 74.2 | +69% |
| The Mordens | 243 | 57.0 | +30% |
| Cambourne | 748 | 53.8 | +23% |
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Barrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Heslerton Way” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heslerton Way | 25 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
| On or near Wheeler'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Daphmoir Close | 11 |
| On or near Oatlands | 10 |
| On or near Hillside | 9 |
| On or near Wimbridge Close | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Primes Close | 6 |
| On or near Bendyshe Way | 5 |
Of the 154 crimes in Barrington with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 46.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 4.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Barrington has an estimated population of 4,102 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (6.1%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barrington average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barrington a safe place to live?
Barrington recorded 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,301st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Barrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Barrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barrington was up 5% on the year before: 180 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 171 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barrington?
About 4,102 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barrington?
Barrington is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.