Crime in Palace & Hurlingham: statistics, rates and trends
772 crimes were recorded in Palace & Hurlingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Palace & Hurlingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Palace & Hurlingham
- Types of crime in Palace & Hurlingham
- Palace & Hurlingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Palace & Hurlingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Palace & Hurlingham
- Demographics of Palace & Hurlingham
- Questions about crime in Palace & Hurlingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), anti-social behaviour (190) and vehicle crime (82) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,228th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Palace & Hurlingham | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 772 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.1 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,007 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Palace & Hurlingham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,109 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (728). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 772 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 728 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 825 | 75.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 871 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 893 | 81.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,025 | 93.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,109 | 100.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 972 | 88.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 954 | 86.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Palace & Hurlingham recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (50% above the national rate) and burglary (41% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below). On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 56 and anti-social behaviour rose from 152 to 190, while drugs fell from 33 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 18.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +81% |
| Burglary | 55 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +15% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Palace & Hurlingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Palace & Hurlingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Town | 806 | 99.2 | +41% |
| Munster | 881 | 72.2 | +3% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 794 | 104.3 | +49% |
| Walham Green | 1,740 | 187.9 | +168% |
| Sands End | 1,025 | 86.9 | +24% |
| Lillie | 606 | 116.7 | +66% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | +83% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Palace & Hurlingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stephendale Road” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stephendale Road | 44 |
| On or near Beltran Road | 39 |
| On or near Willow Bank | 37 |
| On or near Eternit Walk | 34 |
| On or near Broomhouse Lane | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Carnwath Road | 29 |
| On or near Alderville Road | 27 |
| On or near Fulham Palace Road | 27 |
| On or near Station Approach | 24 |
Of the 582 crimes in Palace & Hurlingham with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 49.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 20.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Palace & Hurlingham has an estimated population of 11,007 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more private renting (33%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Palace & Hurlingham average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Palace & Hurlingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Palace & Hurlingham a safe place to live?
Palace & Hurlingham recorded 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,228th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Palace & Hurlingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Palace & Hurlingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Palace & Hurlingham was up 6% on the year before: 772 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Palace & Hurlingham?
About 11,007 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Palace & Hurlingham?
Palace & Hurlingham 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.