Crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common: statistics, rates and trends
980 crimes were recorded in Mortlake & Barnes Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- Types of crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- Mortlake & Barnes Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- Population and deprivation in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- Questions about crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common
- About this data
980 crimes were recorded in Mortlake & Barnes Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mortlake & Barnes Common has the 1,993rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mortlake & Barnes Common | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 980 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.9 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,917 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,216 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (889). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 980 | 75.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,070 | 82.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 992 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,077 | 83.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 889 | 68.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,093 | 84.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,216 | 94.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 964 | 74.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,006 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mortlake & Barnes Common over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+37%) and bicycle theft (+17%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 20.7 | 0.60 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 13.9 | 0.91 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 13.3 | 2.70 | -13% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.7 | 1.04 | +1% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -9% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -44% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.2 | 2.63 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.9 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -7% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mortlake & Barnes Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mortlake & Barnes Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mortlake & Barnes Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mortlake & Barnes Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen | 716 | 67.6 | -11% |
| Barnes | 717 | 72.4 | -5% |
| Kew | 816 | 67.9 | -10% |
| North Richmond | 705 | 68.8 | -9% |
| South Richmond | 1,677 | 152.7 | +101% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +31% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 709 | 65.3 | -14% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | -3% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Mortlake & Barnes Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Terrace | 49 |
| On or near Clifford Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Lower Richmond Road | 36 |
| On or near Kingsway | 31 |
| On or near Rutland Close | 31 |
| On or near Stanton Road | 31 |
| On or near Railway Side | 26 |
| On or near Watney Road | 26 |
| On or near Gipsy Lane | 25 |
| On or near Bulls Alley | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mortlake & Barnes Common over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 445 | 45.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 180 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Mortlake & Barnes Common has an estimated population of 12,917. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mortlake & Barnes Common sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mortlake & Barnes Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Mortlake & Barnes Common a safe place to live?
Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mortlake & Barnes Common was down 8% on the year before: 980 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,070 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mortlake & Barnes Common?
Mortlake & Barnes Common is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Mortlake & Barnes Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.