Crime in Hammersmith Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
1,676 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 273.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hammersmith Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Hammersmith Broadway
- Types of crime in Hammersmith Broadway
- Hammersmith Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hammersmith Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hammersmith Broadway
- Population and deprivation in Hammersmith Broadway
- Questions about crime in Hammersmith Broadway
- About this data
1,676 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 273.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 366 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hammersmith Broadway has the 95th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hammersmith Broadway | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,676 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 273.7 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,124 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hammersmith Broadway was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,925 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,642). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,676 | 273.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,924 | 314.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,882 | 307.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,925 | 314.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,801 | 294.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,642 | 268.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,648 | 269.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,667 | 272.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,808 | 295.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 140 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 178 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hammersmith Broadway 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+19%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-51%) and theft from the person (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 366 | 59.8 | 1.75 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 358 | 58.5 | 3.81 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 262 | 42.8 | 5.16 | -13% |
| Public order | 137 | 22.4 | 3.37 | +19% |
| Other theft | 126 | 20.6 | 3.22 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 11.8 | 6.96 | -49% |
| Drugs | 63 | 10.3 | 3.15 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 9.1 | 1.86 | -42% |
| Burglary | 54 | 8.8 | 2.49 | -4% |
| Robbery | 54 | 8.8 | 6.53 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 8.5 | 10.32 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -51% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.6 | 1.70 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hammersmith Broadway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hammersmith Broadway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hammersmith Broadway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hammersmith Broadway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hammersmith Broadway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hammersmith Broadway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hammersmith Broadway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hammersmith Broadway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hammersmith Broadway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hammersmith Broadway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hammersmith Broadway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hammersmith Broadway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hammersmith Broadway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hammersmith Broadway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hammersmith Broadway recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hammersmith Broadway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hammersmith Broadway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hammersmith Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | 2,194 | 266.3 | -3% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | -54% |
| Ravenscourt | 1,080 | 132.3 | -52% |
| Brook Green | 855 | 94.6 | -65% |
| Addison | 1,259 | 192.3 | -30% |
| Avonmore | 792 | 105.4 | -61% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | -58% |
| Coningham | 1,608 | 122.6 | -55% |
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 Hammersmith Broadway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 377 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near Leamore Street | 89 |
| On or near Black'S Road | 78 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Angel Walk | 77 |
| On or near Fulham Palace Road | 76 |
| On or near Bridge Avenue | 68 |
| On or near Aspen Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Crisp Road | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hammersmith Broadway 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 | 582 | 34.7% |
| Not recorded | 358 | 21.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Hammersmith Broadway has an estimated population of 6,124. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hammersmith Broadway sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hammersmith Broadway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.8% |
| Social rented homes | 46.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Hammersmith Broadway a safe place to live?
Hammersmith Broadway recorded 273.7 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 Hammersmith Broadway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (358).
Is crime in Hammersmith Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hammersmith Broadway was down 13% on the year before: 1,676 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,924 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hammersmith Broadway?
Hammersmith Broadway 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 Hammersmith Broadway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.