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Crime in West Barnes

West Barnes had 230 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 12 Merton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Merton area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

KT3, Merton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Barnes

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64.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 12Merton rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 108 Apr 78 May 69 Jun 70 Jul 91 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Barnes. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6930%
anti-social behaviour6729%
vehicle crime188%
shoplifting177%
theft146%
public order146%
burglary94%
drugs63%

West Barnes against Merton

TypeWest Barnes per 1,000Middle Merton areaChange
Violence19.226▼ 27%
Burglary2.54.1▼ 36%
Vehicle crime58▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour18.717.7▲ 31%
Theft and robbery6.78.8▼ 31%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Malden69.3▼ 12%
West Barnes64.1▼ 17%
Raynes Park58.4▼ 16%
Cottenham Park56.2▼ 22%
Lower Morden47.6▲ 11%
Worcester Park45.4▼ 4%
Motspur Park30.5▼ 33%
See every Merton area ranked on the crime in Merton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is West Barnes a safe area?

West Barnes had about 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 12 Merton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Barnes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (69), followed by anti-social behaviour (67) and vehicle crime (18).