Crime in Brook Green: statistics, rates and trends
855 crimes were recorded in Brook Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brook Green
- Questions about crime in Brook Green
- About this data
855 crimes were recorded in Brook Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 260 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brook Green has the 1,376th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brook Green | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 855 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,036 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brook Green was highest in the year to July 2018 (992 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (684). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 855 | 94.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 780 | 86.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 84.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 684 | 75.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 825 | 91.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 869 | 96.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 831 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 95.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 992 | 109.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brook Green 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, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 260 | 28.8 | 1.88 | +44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 8.3 | 1.69 | +14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +4% |
| Burglary | 55 | 6.1 | 1.72 | -14% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -26% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.9 | 0.88 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.8 | 2.15 | -6% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.15 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.4 | 0.85 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -29% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +300% |
Anti-social behaviour in Brook Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brook Green recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Brook Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brook Green recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brook Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brook Green recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brook Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brook Green recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brook Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brook Green recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brook Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brook Green recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brook Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brook Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brook Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brook Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brook Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brook Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brook Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brook Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brook Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brook Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brook Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brook Green recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brook Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brook Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brook Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brook Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brook Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brook Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brook Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 1,259 | 192.3 | +103% |
| Avonmore | 792 | 105.4 | +11% |
| Grove | 2,194 | 266.3 | +181% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,757 | 678.8 | +617% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,676 | 273.7 | +189% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | +21% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +34% |
| Coningham | 1,608 | 122.6 | +30% |
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 Brook Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Samuel'S Close | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Shepherd'S Bush Road | 46 |
| On or near Dewhurst Road | 45 |
| On or near Sinclair Road | 44 |
| On or near Brook Green | 42 |
| On or near Luxemburg Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Redan Street | 27 |
| On or near Lena Gardens | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brook Green 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 | 269 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 260 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brook Green has an estimated population of 9,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brook Green sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brook Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.8% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Brook Green a safe place to live?
Brook Green recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Brook Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (234).
Is crime in Brook Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brook Green was up 10% on the year before: 855 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 780 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brook Green?
Brook Green 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 Brook Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.