Crime Rate in West Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Barnes

The total recorded crimes in West Barnes, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Barnes crime rate of 1.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
West Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Stanley Avenue 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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 May 2025 the West Barnes has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Barnes)CrimesRank (West Barnes)CrimesRank (West Barnes)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

West Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202521
February 202519
January 202520
December 202415
November 202420
October 202417
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 202419
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations West Barnes in May 2025

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

1. West Barnes Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stanley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Crossway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Motspur Park (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marina Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Greenview Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coppice Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barnscroft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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