Crime in Palace & Hurlingham: statistics, rates and trends
748 crimes were recorded in Palace & Hurlingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Palace & Hurlingham
- Questions about crime in Palace & Hurlingham
- About this data
748 crimes were recorded in Palace & Hurlingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Palace & Hurlingham has the 2,316th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Palace & Hurlingham | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 748 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,007 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Palace & Hurlingham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,087 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (748). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 748 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 758 | 68.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 819 | 74.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 871 | 79.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 903 | 82.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,046 | 95.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,087 | 98.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 952 | 86.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 991 | 90.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Palace & Hurlingham 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 vehicle crime, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+64%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 17.4 | 0.51 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -8% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.0 | 0.94 | -1% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +64% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.7 | 1.34 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.5 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.2 | 2.65 | +26% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.5 | 0.86 | -36% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 0.74 | -15% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.28 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Palace & Hurlingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Palace & Hurlingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Palace & Hurlingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Palace & Hurlingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Palace & Hurlingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Palace & Hurlingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Palace & Hurlingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Palace & Hurlingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Palace & Hurlingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Palace & Hurlingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Palace & Hurlingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Palace & Hurlingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Palace & Hurlingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Palace & Hurlingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Palace & Hurlingham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Palace & Hurlingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Palace & Hurlingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Palace & Hurlingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Town | 822 | 101.1 | +49% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | +6% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 785 | 103.1 | +52% |
| Walham Green | 1,726 | 186.4 | +174% |
| Sands End | 975 | 82.6 | +22% |
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | +76% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +87% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | +68% |
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 Palace & Hurlingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stephendale Road | 41 |
| On or near Beltran Road | 40 |
| On or near Willow Bank | 38 |
| On or near Eternit Walk | 34 |
| On or near Broomhouse Lane | 30 |
| On or near Carnwath Road | 29 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Fulham Palace Road | 27 |
| On or near Alderville Road | 25 |
| On or near Putney Bridge | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Palace & Hurlingham 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 | 277 | 37.0% |
| Not recorded | 187 | 25.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Palace & Hurlingham has an estimated population of 11,007. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Palace & Hurlingham sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Palace & Hurlingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Palace & Hurlingham a safe place to live?
Palace & Hurlingham recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Palace & Hurlingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Palace & Hurlingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Palace & Hurlingham was down 1% on the year before: 748 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Palace & Hurlingham?
Palace & Hurlingham 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 Palace & Hurlingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.