Crime Rate in Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnes

The total recorded crimes in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnes crime rate of 1.07 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 May were:

  • Drugs: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Castelnau with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Church Passage with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • 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 areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barnes has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 1.07 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)
South Richmond146 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common96 4580 21,132 2
East Sheen99 2415 12757 13
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 10511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside97 3568 3908 5
Heathfield88 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham76 8498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Kew67 13472 7868 7
Hampton North78 7456 9747 14
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside70 12458 8766 12
Teddington54 17436 10795 9
Whitton63 15376 14794 10
Hampton Wick & South Teddington73 11362 16550 18
Fulwell & Hampton Hill64 14373 15732 15
South Twickenham50 18312 17636 16
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
February 20252
January 20251
December 202414
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256
January 20259
December 202420
November 20249
October 202410
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Barnes in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
2. Castelnau (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trinity Church Passage (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Kentwode Green (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Byfeld Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Newport Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fielding Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Howsman Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Melrose Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Swan Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1

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