Crime Rate in West Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Barnes

The total recorded crimes in West Barnes, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Barnes crime rate of 1.53 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Estella Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Barnes)CrimesRank (West Barnes)CrimesRank (West Barnes)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

West Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202623
December 202526
November 202515
October 202515
September 202518
August 202519
July 202523
June 202515
May 202523
April 202521
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 202516
November 202515
October 202528
September 202513
August 202516
July 202519
June 202515
May 202513
April 202517
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20254
November 20257
October 20256
September 20257
August 20258
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 202510
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20257
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20257
July 20254
June 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20256
November 20257
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
June 20252
February 20253

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations West Barnes in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. West Barnes Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Estella Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Cavendish Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Marina Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Church Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fairway (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rookwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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