WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

barnes Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for barnes, localized within richmond upon thames.

Total Crimes

65
trending_up +12.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.37per 1k
trending_up +3.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,432

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour24
Vehicle Crime9
Violence & Sexual Offences9
Other Theft6
Bicycle Theft4
Burglary4
Drug Offences3
Public Order3
Robbery2
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Byfeld Gardens Map
Vehicle crime: 4Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Kentwode Green Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Walnut Tree Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Queen Elizabeth Walk Map
Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Trinity Church Road Map
Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
2
On or near Riverview Gardens Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Parke Road Map
Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
2
On or near Church Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near St Anns Road Map
Drugs: 1
1

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Safety comparison within richmond upon thames district.

Local Rank

#8safest in richmond upon thames

City Average

67.22per 1k

Local Policing

Barnes

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Local Priorities

Violent Crime - Violent crime remains a top priority for the Barnes Safer Neighbourhood Team, specifically VAWG related offences and violence targeting school children around school finish times. Concerns were also raised about potential incidents around Hammersmith Bridge.
Ward priority remains unchanged following most recent PLG meeting

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Targeted patrols during school finish times in areas known for issues, PCSO's have conducted visits to local schools to speak with students to raise awareness regarding personal safety.

Crime Prevention advice to be given to Residents in relation to theft and robbery, with use of Met Engage to disseminate crime prevention information.

Patrols continue to be conducted in area around Lonsdale Road/Castelnau area

Actioned: 4 Mar 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour - During January PLG meeting, it was agreed with residents that ASB would remain a ward priority. Particular concern was expressed around anti-social behaviour on Castelnau and around Hammersmith Bridge. Both areas see high footfall and have a lot of people passing through and there has been previous incidents around anti-social behaviour in these locations. Recent reports of ASB at bus stop on Castelnau affecting businesses.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers will continue to conduct regular patrols of anti-social behaviour hotspots. Engagement with local councillors and partners regarding issues raised by residents. PCSOs tasked with community engagement activity to speak with local residents directly and better understand concerns.
Update - Ward engagement activities have been held and will continue to be held at varying locations within the ward, details of which will be sent out via MetEngage

Actioned: 4 Mar 2026

Burglary - With burglary offences continuing to affect local residents, it was decided at the January PLG meeting that burglary would remain a ward priority. Offences have been recorded within the ward, with residents concerned about continued offences.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Targeted patrols in burglary hotspots.
Local officers completing reassurance visits and cocooning in areas that have seen offences, to raise awareness with local residents.
Ward PCSO's will conduct community engagement events in affected areas to speak with residents to understand concerns and provide crime prevention advice.
Met Engage used to disseminate crime prevention advice.

Actioned: 4 Mar 2026

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