Crime in Parsons Green & Sandford: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Parsons Green & Sandford in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Parsons Green & Sandford at a glance
- Crime trends in Parsons Green & Sandford
- Types of crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
- Parsons Green & Sandford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Parsons Green & Sandford
- Demographics of Parsons Green & Sandford
- Questions about crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (175), anti-social behaviour (148) and vehicle crime (89) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Parsons Green & Sandford | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 794 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.3 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,616 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Parsons Green & Sandford peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,000 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (749). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 794 | 104.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 787 | 103.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 753 | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 757 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 749 | 98.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 815 | 107.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 968 | 127.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 963 | 126.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,000 | 131.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Parsons Green & Sandford recorded notably more theft from the person (4.1 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (33% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 50 and theft from the person rose from 34 to 52, while drugs fell from 65 to 26 and vehicle crime fell from 124 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 11.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other theft | 75 | 9.8 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 52 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 6.8 | 1.7 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +138% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -60% |
| Robbery | 25 | 3.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Parsons Green & Sandford; the highest is Walham Green (187.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Palace & Hurlingham (70.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parsons Green & Sandford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands End | 1,025 | 86.9 | -17% |
| Walham Green | 1,740 | 187.9 | +80% |
| Fulham Town | 806 | 99.2 | -5% |
| Palace & Hurlingham | 772 | 70.1 | -33% |
| Lillie | 606 | 116.7 | +12% |
| Munster | 881 | 72.2 | -31% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | +7% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Parsons Green & Sandford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New King'S Road” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New King'S Road | 65 |
| On or near Ackmar Road | 55 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Rumbold Road | 31 |
| On or near Novello Street | 27 |
| On or near Studdridge Street | 27 |
| On or near Peterborough Mews | 26 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 23 |
| On or near Molesford Road | 23 |
Of the 646 crimes in Parsons Green & Sandford with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 55.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 20.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Parsons Green & Sandford has an estimated population of 7,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (67%, against 34%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Parsons Green & Sandford average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Parsons Green & Sandford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 67.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Parsons Green & Sandford a safe place to live?
Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,135th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Parsons Green & Sandford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Parsons Green & Sandford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parsons Green & Sandford was almost unchanged on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 787 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Parsons Green & Sandford?
About 7,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Parsons Green & Sandford?
Parsons Green & Sandford 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.