Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Richmond-Upon-Thames/Mortlake-and-Barnes-Common

Contact Details

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSMortlake

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondUponThamesPolice

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Violence related priority. Concerns were raised by the community about violence offences, most notably a recent incident around Barnes Rail Station.

Action

High Visibility patrols will be conducted throughout the ward, with attention being paid to areas which have had recent incidents.

Update - Officers have conducted Hi-Vi patrols within the station and surrounding areas.

Issue

Recent spike in burglary offences, residents have raised concerns that this may continue and increase now that the winter months are approaching.

Action

High visibility patrols to continue in areas known for burglary. Weekly street meetings throughout the ward to actively engage with residents and identify issues.

Update - Hi-Viz patrols have been conducted in areas known for offences.

Issue

There has been a continuance in theft from motor vehicle and theft of motor vehicle in the recent months within the ward, crime prevention patrols to be conducted and offer reassurance to members of the public along with targeted Patrols in the hotspots.

Action

Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and promoting of crime prevention through social media and engagement with owners of vehicles at highest risk.

Update - Crime prevention signage has been installed in areas that have had recent offences.

Street-A-Week event held in Elm Bank Gardens.