Crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district: statistics, rates and trends
26,219 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith and Fulham district in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district at a glance
- Crime trends in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- Types of crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- Hammersmith and Fulham district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Hammersmith and Fulham district
- Streets with the most crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- Population and deprivation in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- Questions about crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district
- About this data
26,219 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith and Fulham district in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,398 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Hammersmith and Fulham district has the 20th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hammersmith and Fulham district | London | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 26,219 | 1,130,928 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.0 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 188,687 | 9,089,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district was highest in the year to July 2021 (27,538 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (25,462). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 26,219 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 26,926 | 142.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 26,980 | 143.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 26,098 | 138.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 25,462 | 134.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 27,538 | 145.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 27,236 | 144.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 27,375 | 145.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 27,293 | 144.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2,266 |
| June 2026 | 2,245 |
| May 2026 | 2,251 |
| April 2026 | 2,165 |
| March 2026 | 2,160 |
| February 2026 | 1,944 |
| January 2026 | 2,011 |
| December 2025 | 2,073 |
| November 2025 | 2,181 |
| October 2025 | 2,310 |
| September 2025 | 2,240 |
| August 2025 | 2,373 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hammersmith and Fulham district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+37%) and shoplifting (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and theft from the person (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6,398 | 33.9 | 0.99 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5,992 | 31.8 | 2.07 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 2,788 | 14.8 | 1.78 | +28% |
| Other theft | 2,265 | 12.0 | 1.88 | -1% |
| Public order | 1,641 | 8.7 | 1.31 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,637 | 8.7 | 1.76 | -14% |
| Drugs | 1,161 | 6.2 | 1.88 | -13% |
| Burglary | 1,120 | 5.9 | 1.68 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 872 | 4.6 | 2.74 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 853 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 549 | 2.9 | 3.53 | -8% |
| Robbery | 516 | 2.7 | 2.02 | -19% |
| Other crime | 268 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 159 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +37% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 6,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 5,992 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 2,788 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 2,265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 1,641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 1,637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 1,161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 1,120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 853 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 549 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hammersmith and Fulham district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Hammersmith and Fulham district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hammersmith and Fulham district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hammersmith and Fulham district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | 25,550 | 176.8 | +27% |
| Westminster | 87,349 | 416.0 | +199% |
| Wandsworth | 33,499 | 99.2 | -29% |
| Camden | 46,860 | 216.0 | +55% |
| Brent | 43,138 | 122.2 | -12% |
| Lambeth | 48,559 | 153.2 | +10% |
| Ealing | 43,653 | 113.1 | -19% |
| Richmond upon Thames | 14,398 | 73.2 | -47% |
22 areas within Hammersmith and Fulham district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shepherd's Bush Green had the highest rate (678.8 per 1,000) and Wendell Park the lowest (37.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Bush Green | Neighbourhood | 5,535 | 3,757 | 678.8 |
| Hammersmith Broadway | Neighbourhood | 6,124 | 1,676 | 273.7 |
| Grove | Neighbourhood | 8,240 | 2,194 | 266.3 |
| Addison | Neighbourhood | 6,547 | 1,259 | 192.3 |
| Walham Green | Neighbourhood | 9,262 | 1,726 | 186.4 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | Town | 188,687 | 26,219 | 139.0 |
| College Park & Old Oak | Neighbourhood | 11,672 | 1,573 | 134.8 |
| Ravenscourt | Neighbourhood | 8,165 | 1,080 | 132.3 |
| Fulham Reach | Neighbourhood | 15,077 | 1,911 | 126.7 |
| Coningham | Neighbourhood | 13,121 | 1,608 | 122.6 |
| White City | Neighbourhood | 8,563 | 1,031 | 120.4 |
| Lillie | Neighbourhood | 5,195 | 622 | 119.7 |
| West Kensington | Neighbourhood | 9,207 | 1,051 | 114.2 |
| Avonmore | Neighbourhood | 7,512 | 792 | 105.4 |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | Neighbourhood | 7,616 | 785 | 103.1 |
| Fulham Town | Neighbourhood | 8,129 | 822 | 101.1 |
| Brook Green | Neighbourhood | 9,036 | 855 | 94.6 |
| Sands End | Neighbourhood | 11,798 | 975 | 82.6 |
| Wormholt | Neighbourhood | 9,132 | 668 | 73.1 |
| Munster | Neighbourhood | 12,201 | 877 | 71.9 |
| Palace & Hurlingham | Neighbourhood | 11,007 | 748 | 68.0 |
| Wendell Park | Neighbourhood | 5,548 | 209 | 37.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hammersmith and Fulham district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,450 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,135 |
| On or near Supermarket | 813 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 732 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 568 |
| On or near Hammersmith Broadway | 465 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 449 |
| On or near Claybrook Road | 345 |
| On or near Police Station | 342 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 241 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hammersmith and Fulham district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 8,963 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 5,992 | 22.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5,162 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 2,702 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,267 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,090 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 446 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 305 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 99 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 61 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 52 | 0.2% |
Hammersmith and Fulham district has an estimated population of 188,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hammersmith and Fulham district sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hammersmith and Fulham district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.6% |
| Social rented homes | 29.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 1.6% |
Is Hammersmith and Fulham district a safe place to live?
Hammersmith and Fulham district recorded 139.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 6,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (5,992).
Is crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hammersmith and Fulham district was down 3% on the year before: 26,219 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 26,926 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hammersmith and Fulham district?
Hammersmith and Fulham district is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hammersmith and Fulham district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.