Crime in College Park & Old Oak: statistics, rates and trends
1,604 crimes were recorded in College Park & Old Oak in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in College Park & Old Oak at a glance
- Crime trends in College Park & Old Oak
- Types of crime in College Park & Old Oak
- College Park & Old Oak compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in College Park & Old Oak
- What happened after crimes were reported in College Park & Old Oak
- Demographics of College Park & Old Oak
- Questions about crime in College Park & Old Oak
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (537), anti-social behaviour (359) and other theft (119) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | College Park & Old Oak | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,604 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.4 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,672 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in College Park & Old Oak peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,859 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,463). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,604 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,631 | 139.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,736 | 148.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,651 | 141.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,463 | 125.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,859 | 159.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,778 | 152.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,690 | 144.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,588 | 136.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 168 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 131 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
Compared with England and Wales, College Park & Old Oak recorded notably more theft from the person (3.3 times the national rate), drugs (2.3 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and criminal damage and arson (23% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 29 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 61 and burglary fell from 64 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 537 | 46.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 30.8 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Other theft | 119 | 10.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Public order | 102 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 86 | 7.4 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 65 | 5.6 | 1.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 35 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.8 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than College Park & Old Oak; the highest is Shepherd's Bush Green (671.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wendell Park (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs College Park & Old Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| White City | 1,016 | 118.7 | -14% |
| Wormholt | 666 | 72.9 | -47% |
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | -12% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,716 | 671.4 | +389% |
| Wendell Park | 218 | 39.3 | -71% |
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | +43% |
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | +91% |
| Ravenscourt | 1,076 | 131.8 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in College Park & Old Oak over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 95 |
| On or near Prison | 93 |
| On or near Primula Street | 73 |
| On or near Fitzneal Street | 71 |
| On or near Depot Road | 68 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 65 |
| On or near Station Approach | 57 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 56 |
| On or near White City | 55 |
| On or near Foliot Street | 53 |
Of the 1,245 crimes in College Park & Old Oak with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 230 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
College Park & Old Oak has an estimated population of 11,672 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (51%, against 17%), more households without a car (62%, against 23%) and more students (15.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up College Park & Old Oak average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | College Park & Old Oak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 50.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is College Park & Old Oak a safe place to live?
College Park & Old Oak recorded 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in College Park & Old Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 537 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (359).
Is crime in College Park & Old Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in College Park & Old Oak was down 2% on the year before: 1,604 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,631 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of College Park & Old Oak?
About 11,672 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers College Park & Old Oak?
College Park & Old Oak 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.