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Burglary Rates in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Richmond upon Thames, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Mortlake & Barnes Common recorded 69 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 59% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

69

5.38 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,046

81.6 per 1,000 residents

59% above the UK average2% above the London regional average

How does Mortlake & Barnes Common rank?

Within Richmond upon Thames

6 of 18 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

87th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
4
11
7
3
11
3
6
8
4
1
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
256
24%
Other Crime
251
24%
Vehicle Crime
188
18%
Anti-social Behaviour
184
18%
Burglary
69
7%
Drug Offences
40
4%
Shoplifting
26
2%
Robbery
18
2%
Theft from Person
14
1%

Property mix in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Source: Census 2021 · 5,538 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 12%Terraced 34%Flats 50%

The most common property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Mortlake & Barnes Common homeowners

Most homes in Mortlake & Barnes Common are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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