Crime in Hammersmith Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
1,641 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith Broadway in the 12 months to August 2026, 268.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hammersmith Broadway
- Questions about crime in Hammersmith Broadway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (359), anti-social behaviour (357) and shoplifting (249) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 101st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hammersmith Broadway | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,641 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 268.0 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,124 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hammersmith Broadway peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,943 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,592). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,641 | 268.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,943 | 317.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,876 | 306.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,921 | 313.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,840 | 300.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,592 | 260.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,700 | 277.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,674 | 273.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,751 | 285.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hammersmith Broadway recorded notably more bicycle theft (9.9 times the national rate), theft from the person (6.9 times the national rate) and robbery (6.7 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 41 and theft from the person fell from 139 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 58.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 58.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 249 | 40.7 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Public order | 127 | 20.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 125 | 20.4 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 11.6 | 1.7 | -49% |
| Drugs | 62 | 10.1 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 9.6 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Burglary | 58 | 9.5 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Robbery | 56 | 9.1 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 50 | 8.2 | 0.8 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hammersmith Broadway has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hammersmith Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | -2% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | -52% |
| Ravenscourt | 1,076 | 131.8 | -51% |
| Brook Green | 830 | 91.9 | -66% |
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | -27% |
| Avonmore | 783 | 104.2 | -61% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | -58% |
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hammersmith Broadway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (373).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 373 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 146 |
| On or near Leamore Street | 83 |
| On or near Angel Walk | 78 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Black'S Road | 73 |
| On or near Bridge Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Fulham Palace Road | 64 |
| On or near Crisp Road | 52 |
| On or near Mall Road | 47 |
Of the 1,284 crimes in Hammersmith Broadway with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 357 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 582 | 45.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hammersmith Broadway has an estimated population of 6,124 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more social housing (46%, against 17%) and less home ownership (20%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hammersmith Broadway average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hammersmith Broadway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 46.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hammersmith Broadway a safe place to live?
Hammersmith Broadway recorded 268.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 101st 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 Hammersmith Broadway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 359 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (357).
Is crime in Hammersmith Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hammersmith Broadway was down 16% on the year before: 1,641 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,943 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hammersmith Broadway?
About 6,124 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hammersmith Broadway?
Hammersmith Broadway 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.