West Barnes, Merton

Current local priorities

• The ward has had a small incidence of burglary offences . Offences have typically been at night and on occasion have targeted motor vehicle keys.
• The ward continues to see an increase of theft from motor vehicles typically around the retail hub of shannons corner where belongings left in cars are targeted. The ward also experiences a low number of vehicle thefts typically where keyless vehicles are stolen by thieves who bypass the security systems.
• There have been some complaints from residents and business premises around alcohol/drug misuse and general asb by youths at Joseph Hood recreation ground