Crime Rate in West Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Barnes

The total recorded crimes in West Barnes, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Barnes crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Barnes, encompassing approximately 33,994 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
West Barnes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 5

How safe is West Barnes?

To understand the safety of West Barnes, we need to analyze West Barnes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, West Barnes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 393 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Barnes recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Barnes had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 735 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Barnes recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, West Barnes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

West Barnes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Barnes has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total West Barnes crimes were 393. The crime rate of West Barnes in 2024 was 11.56 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Barnes were around 735 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.62 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

West Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202519
January 202520
December 202415
November 202420
October 202417
September 202415
August 202416
April 202413

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 202419
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
April 202413

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 202414
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
April 20245

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 202410

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations West Barnes in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Barnes postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. West Barnes Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Greenview Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St. Catherine'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Estella Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Seaforth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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