Mortlake and Barnes Common vs West Twickenham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Mortlake and Barnes Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Mortlake and Barnes Common vs West Twickenham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Mortlake and Barnes Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,940 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      39.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,049 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mortlake and Barnes Common
      B West Twickenham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,940
      3,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,071
      3,251
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mortlake and Barnes Common
      B West Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      665 ↑12%
      784 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      582 ↓5%
      602 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      227 ↓3%
      203 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      481 ↑0%
      327 ↓12%
      Burglary
      193 ↓8%
      176 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↓19%
      216 ↓10%
      Drugs
      144 ↓18%
      88 ↓10%
      Public Order
      160 ↑5%
      171 ↓8%
      Robbery
      45 ↑2%
      35 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      133 ↓30%
      295 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓30%
      30 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↓29%
      75 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑43%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mortlake and Barnes Common is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mortlake and Barnes Common safer than West Twickenham?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,940 crimes in the last 12 months. West Twickenham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,049 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mortlake and Barnes Common vs West Twickenham?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Twickenham shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham?

      In Mortlake and Barnes Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (665 incidents). In West Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common recorded 582 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Twickenham recorded 602. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Mortlake and Barnes Common vs West Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Mortlake and Barnes Common totalled 665 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 784 in West Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mortlake and Barnes Common recorded 3,071 crimes (now 2,940, a change of -4.3%). West Twickenham recorded 3,251 crimes previously (now 3,049, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Mortlake and Barnes Common has a resolution rate of 39.1% and West Twickenham has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham?

      Mortlake and Barnes Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Twickenham is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Mortlake and Barnes Common or West Twickenham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mortlake and Barnes Common and West Twickenham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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