Barnes — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
73 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (86): ▼ 13 (15%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour32 · 44%
- Violence and sexual offences13 · 18%
- Burglary8 · 11%
- Vehicle crime8 · 11%
- Other theft5 · 7%
- Bicycle theft2 · 3%
- Public order2 · 3%
- Shoplifting2 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
55 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified33 · 60%
- Unable to prosecute suspect17 · 31%
- Action to be taken by another organisation4 · 7%
- Awaiting court outcome1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current 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
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
Set: 2026-07-08
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.
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
Set: 2026-07-08
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.
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.
Set: 2026-07-08
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
All Metropolitan Police Service neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Metropolitan Police Service.