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. Recent robberies around Lonsdale Road have been raised as a particular concern.

Targeted patrols during school finish times in areas known for issues.

Crime Prevention advice to be given to Residents in relation to theft and robbery, with use of new Whatsapp channel to disseminate information.

Following recent incidents of begging in parts of Barnes as well as other reports of ASB around Hammersmith Bridge, this has been agreed as a ward priority to try and tackle incidents and identify perpetrators.

Hi-Visibility Patrols conducted around Castelnau and Hammersmith Bridge, particular focus on evening hours when footfall at its highest. Liaised with wardens on the bridge to identify any issues/concerns.

After discussing the ward priorities at our recent Police Liaison Group Meeting it has been decided to put our third priority towards combatting burglary offences. Owing to the time of year there has been an increase in offences, residents have expressed concern and have chosen this as a priority for the area.

Targeted patrols in burglary hotspots.

Neighbourhood engagement events have been held in areas that have had recent incidents of burglary, to provide reassurance and information on how residents can secure their property.

Update - reassurance visits conducted at local businesses following recent increase in commercial burglaries, providing crime prevention advice and reassurance to business owners.