Crime in Brook Green: statistics, rates and trends
830 crimes were recorded in Brook Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brook Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Brook Green
- Types of crime in Brook Green
- Brook Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brook Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brook Green
- Demographics of Brook Green
- Questions about crime in Brook Green
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (251), violence and sexual offences (240) and vehicle crime (69) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brook Green | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 830 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,036 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brook Green peaked in the year to August 2018 (973 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (689). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 830 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 810 | 89.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 757 | 83.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 689 | 76.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 829 | 91.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 840 | 93.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 829 | 91.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 893 | 98.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 973 | 107.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brook Green recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (81% above the national rate), burglary (62% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (54% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 193 to 251, while drugs fell from 47 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 27.8 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 26.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 52 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Brook Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brook Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | +114% |
| Avonmore | 783 | 104.2 | +13% |
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | +186% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,716 | 671.4 | +631% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,641 | 268.0 | +192% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | +22% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | +40% |
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Brook Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Samuel'S Close” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Samuel'S Close | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Shepherd'S Bush Road | 49 |
| On or near Dewhurst Road | 45 |
| On or near Sinclair Road | 44 |
| On or near Brook Green | 41 |
| On or near Luxemburg Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Redan Street | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Lena Gardens | 24 |
Of the 579 crimes in Brook Green with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Brook Green has an estimated population of 9,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (60%, against 23%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brook Green average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brook Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brook Green a safe place to live?
Brook Green recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,444th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Brook Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (240).
Is crime in Brook Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brook Green was up 2% on the year before: 830 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brook Green?
About 9,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brook Green?
Brook Green is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.