Crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Vehicle crime: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Kentwode Green Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Walk Map | Vehicle crime: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Nowell Road Map | Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Melville Road Map | Burglary: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Lillian Road Map | Drugs: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Byfeld Gardens Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Riverview Gardens Map | Robbery: 1Burglary: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Trinity Church Passage Map | Drugs: 2 | 2 |
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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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