Total Crime Rate
93.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchid Fare area has the 5th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barrington , and the 79th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Orchid Fare (CB23 7GW) in the last 12 months was 93.9 per 1,000 residents and was 102.8% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchid Fare (CB23 7GW), 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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