Crime in Fulham Town: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Fulham Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fulham Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Fulham Town
- Types of crime in Fulham Town
- Fulham Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fulham Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fulham Town
- Demographics of Fulham Town
- Questions about crime in Fulham Town
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (152), violence and sexual offences (142) and other theft (86) made up 47% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fulham Town | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 806 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.2 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,129 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fulham Town peaked in the year to August 2019 (973 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (703). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 806 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 810 | 99.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 814 | 100.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 703 | 86.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 912 | 112.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 939 | 115.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 973 | 119.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 920 | 113.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fulham Town recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.8 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.1 times the national rate) and burglary (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (49% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 26 to 42 and shoplifting rose from 59 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 17.5 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Other theft | 86 | 10.6 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 9.8 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 76 | 9.3 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 5.2 | 1.7 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 3.9 | 0.8 | +23% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fulham Town; the highest is Walham Green (187.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Palace & Hurlingham (70.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fulham Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace & Hurlingham | 772 | 70.1 | -29% |
| Munster | 881 | 72.2 | -27% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 794 | 104.3 | +5% |
| Walham Green | 1,740 | 187.9 | +89% |
| Lillie | 606 | 116.7 | +18% |
| Sands End | 1,025 | 86.9 | -12% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | +30% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Fulham Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Munster Court | 50 |
| On or near Dancer Road | 40 |
| On or near Munster Road | 34 |
| On or near Mimosa Street | 33 |
| On or near Shottendane Road | 31 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 30 |
| On or near Fulham Road | 28 |
| On or near Dairy Close | 25 |
Of the 654 crimes in Fulham Town with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 152 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 55.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 19.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Fulham Town has an estimated population of 8,129 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (51%, against 23%), more private renting (44%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (69%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fulham Town average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fulham Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fulham Town a safe place to live?
Fulham Town recorded 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Fulham Town?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (142).
Is crime in Fulham Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulham Town was almost unchanged on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fulham Town?
About 8,129 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fulham Town?
Fulham Town 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.