Crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- Types of crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- Barnes, Richmond upon Thames compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- Demographics of Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- Questions about crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (211), violence and sexual offences (158) and vehicle crime (116) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,124th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barnes, Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 719 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,902 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,034 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (671). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 719 | 72.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 691 | 69.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 842 | 85.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 882 | 89.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 850 | 85.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 830 | 83.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,034 | 104.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 793 | 80.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 671 | 67.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate) and burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (53% below) and public order (48% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 144 to 211 and public order rose from 27 to 34, while drugs fell from 46 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 21.3 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 11.7 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 60 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barnes, Richmond upon Thames; the highest is South Richmond (156.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnes, Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | 959 | 74.2 | +2% |
| East Sheen | 717 | 67.7 | -7% |
| Kew | 825 | 68.7 | -5% |
| North Richmond | 717 | 70.0 | -4% |
| South Richmond | 1,715 | 156.2 | +115% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +32% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | 0% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 93 |
| On or near Byfeld Gardens | 56 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Close | 34 |
| On or near Kentwode Green | 25 |
| On or near Boileau Road | 23 |
| On or near Howsman Road | 22 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Walk | 21 |
| On or near Verdun Road | 20 |
| On or near Barnes High Street | 18 |
| On or near Jenner Place | 17 |
Of the 508 crimes in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 211 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Barnes, Richmond upon Thames has an estimated population of 9,902 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.0%, against 18.2%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnes, Richmond upon Thames average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barnes, Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnes, Richmond upon Thames a safe place to live?
Barnes, Richmond upon Thames recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,124th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (158).
Is crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames was up 4% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 691 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnes, Richmond upon Thames?
About 9,902 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnes, Richmond upon Thames?
Barnes, Richmond upon Thames is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.