Crime in Grove: statistics, rates and trends
2,194 crimes were recorded in Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 266.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
2,194 crimes were recorded in Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 266.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 586 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grove has the 102nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grove | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,194 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 266.3 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,240 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grove was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,273 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,768). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 2,194 | 266.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,272 | 275.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,273 | 275.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,230 | 270.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,123 | 257.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,768 | 214.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,787 | 216.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,154 | 261.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,220 | 269.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 175 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 168 |
| April 2026 | 178 |
| March 2026 | 207 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 193 |
| October 2025 | 200 |
| September 2025 | 191 |
| August 2025 | 213 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grove 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, violence and sexual offences, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and robbery (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 586 | 71.1 | 4.64 | +12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 515 | 62.5 | 1.83 | -5% |
| Other theft | 225 | 27.3 | 4.27 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 24.9 | 3.00 | +2% |
| Public order | 178 | 21.6 | 3.25 | +5% |
| Drugs | 103 | 12.5 | 3.82 | +34% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 10.3 | 6.11 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 10.0 | 2.02 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -43% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.6 | 1.85 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 4.7 | 5.75 | -24% |
| Robbery | 30 | 3.6 | 2.70 | -35% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.2 | 1.49 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.12 | -25% |
Anti-social behaviour in Grove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grove recorded 586 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (71.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Grove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grove recorded 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grove recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grove recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grove recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grove recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grove
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grove recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grove recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grove recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grove recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grove recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grove recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grove recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grove recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,676 | 273.7 | +3% |
| Ravenscourt | 1,080 | 132.3 | -50% |
| Addison | 1,259 | 192.3 | -28% |
| Brook Green | 855 | 94.6 | -64% |
| Coningham | 1,608 | 122.6 | -54% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,757 | 678.8 | +155% |
| Wendell Park | 209 | 37.7 | -86% |
| Avonmore | 792 | 105.4 | -60% |
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 Grove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hammersmith Broadway | 465 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 342 |
| On or near Police Station | 339 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 175 |
| On or near Richford Street | 152 |
| On or near Butterwick | 50 |
| On or near Chalk Hill Road | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Hammersmith Road | 41 |
| On or near Marco Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grove 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 | 718 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 586 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 218 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 161 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Grove has an estimated population of 8,240. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grove sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 36.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Grove a safe place to live?
Grove recorded 266.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Grove?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 586 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (515).
Is crime in Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove was down 3% on the year before: 2,194 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grove?
Grove 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 Grove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.