Total Crime Rate
32.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Furlong Way area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington , and the 191st lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Furlong Way (CB23 7AA) in the last 12 months was 32.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.6% lower than the Barrington average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furlong Way (CB23 7AA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Grafton Drive, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Orchid Fare (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Barrington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roman Drift | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchid Fare | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchid Fare | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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