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.

Patrols continue to be conducted in area around Lonsdale Road/Castelnau area

ASB incidents involving youths in the area, particularly around Castelnau and Hammersmith Bridge. Causing concern to residents.

Foot patrols conducted in area, engagement with local businesses has been conducted and linking in with wardens on Hammersmith Bridge.

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. Residents concerned around burglaries, particularly around summer months.

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.

Crime Prevention Officer attended recent PLG and gave short talk on how best to keep premises secured.