Barnes, Richmond upon Thames

Current local priorities

• Violent Crime - 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. Concerns were also raised about potential incidents around Hammersmith Bridge. Ward priority remains unchanged following most recent PLG meeting
• Anti-Social Behaviour - During January PLG meeting, it was agreed with residents that ASB would remain a ward priority. Particular concern was expressed around anti-social behaviour on Castelnau and around Hammersmith Bridge. Both areas see high footfall and have a lot of people passing through and there has been previous incidents around anti-social behaviour in these locations. Recent reports of ASB at bus stop on Castelnau affecting businesses.
• Burglary - With burglary offences continuing to affect local residents, it was decided at the January PLG meeting that burglary would remain a ward priority. Offences have been recorded within the ward, with residents concerned about continued offences.