Crime Rates at West Barnes Lane, London, SW20 0BP

West Barnes Lane area has the 44th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 196th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around West Barnes Lane (SW20 0BP) in the last 12 months was 40.1 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% higher than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Barnes Lane (SW20 0BP), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 73 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.