Crime Rate in Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnes

The total recorded crimes in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnes crime rate of 0.80 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 Barnes, encompassing approximately 69,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byfeld Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Barnes High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jenner Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barnes?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Barnes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 433 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnes recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 914 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barnes witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, Barnes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnes has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Barnes crimes were 433. The crime rate of Barnes in 2024 was 12.93 (year) or 1.08 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnes were around 914 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.23 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)
South Richmond134 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common97 2580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North Twickenham55 14511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside95 3568 3908 5
Heathfield84 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham87 4498 6901 6
Kew76 6472 7868 7
North Richmond70 7393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
East Sheen68 8415 12757 13
Teddington61 12436 10795 9
Hampton North58 13456 9747 14
Fulwell & Hampton Hill66 9373 15732 15
Whitton64 10376 14794 10
South Twickenham53 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington52 18362 16550 18
Hampton54 16311 18611 17

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 (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
April 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
April 202418

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 20259
December 202420
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 202412
April 202411

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 20245
April 202411

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 202414
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249
April 20246

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barnes in March 2025

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

1. Byfeld Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Barnes High Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
3. Jenner Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Everdon Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ranelagh Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Swan Place (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
8. Kentwode Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Boileau Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nowell Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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