Crime in Fulham Town: statistics, rates and trends
822 crimes were recorded in Fulham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fulham Town
- Questions about crime in Fulham Town
- About this data
822 crimes were recorded in Fulham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 165 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fulham Town has the 1,214th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fulham Town | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 822 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.1 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,129 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fulham Town was highest in the year to July 2019 (967 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (708). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 822 | 101.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 799 | 98.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 817 | 100.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 778 | 95.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 708 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 926 | 113.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 944 | 116.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 967 | 119.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 915 | 112.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fulham Town 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+75%) and bicycle theft (+33%). The largest falls were in robbery (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 20.3 | 1.32 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 18.9 | 0.55 | -2% |
| Other theft | 84 | 10.3 | 1.62 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 10.1 | 1.22 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 9.5 | 1.92 | -1% |
| Burglary | 69 | 8.5 | 2.40 | -9% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.6 | 1.00 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 5.2 | 3.06 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 3.9 | 4.78 | +33% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -47% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.7 | 1.27 | -48% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.17 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +200% |
Anti-social behaviour in Fulham Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fulham Town recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Fulham Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fulham Town recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fulham Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fulham Town recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fulham Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fulham Town recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fulham Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fulham Town recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fulham Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fulham Town recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fulham Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fulham Town recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fulham Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fulham Town recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fulham Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fulham Town recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fulham Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fulham Town recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fulham Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fulham Town recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fulham Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fulham Town recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fulham Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fulham Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fulham Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fulham Town recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fulham Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fulham Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fulham Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace & Hurlingham | 748 | 68.0 | -33% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | -29% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 785 | 103.1 | +2% |
| Walham Green | 1,726 | 186.4 | +84% |
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | +18% |
| Sands End | 975 | 82.6 | -18% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +25% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | +13% |
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 Fulham Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Munster Court | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Dancer Road | 41 |
| On or near Mimosa Street | 37 |
| On or near Shottendane Road | 36 |
| On or near Munster Road | 35 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 33 |
| On or near Fulham Road | 27 |
| On or near Dairy Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fulham Town 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 | 351 | 42.7% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 20.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Fulham Town has an estimated population of 8,129. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fulham Town sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fulham Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 44.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Fulham Town a safe place to live?
Fulham Town recorded 101.1 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 Fulham Town?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (154).
Is crime in Fulham Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulham Town was up 3% on the year before: 822 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 799 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fulham Town?
Fulham Town 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 Fulham Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.