Crime in Parsons Green & Sandford: statistics, rates and trends
785 crimes were recorded in Parsons Green & Sandford in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Parsons Green & Sandford
- Questions about crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
- About this data
785 crimes were recorded in Parsons Green & Sandford in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 176 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Parsons Green & Sandford has the 1,170th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Parsons Green & Sandford | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 785 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.1 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,616 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Parsons Green & Sandford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,033 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (731). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 785 | 103.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 796 | 104.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 731 | 96.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 780 | 102.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 746 | 98.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 821 | 107.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 980 | 128.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 947 | 124.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,033 | 135.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Parsons Green & Sandford 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, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+118%) and theft from the person (+45%). The largest falls were in drugs (-58%) and bicycle theft (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 11.3 | 2.29 | -32% |
| Other theft | 79 | 10.4 | 1.62 | -1% |
| Burglary | 54 | 7.1 | 2.00 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +118% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 6.3 | 3.73 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.1 | 0.76 | +39% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -7% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.7 | 1.12 | -58% |
| Robbery | 24 | 3.2 | 2.33 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.4 | 1.75 | -56% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Parsons Green & Sandford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Parsons Green & Sandford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Parsons Green & Sandford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Parsons Green & Sandford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Parsons Green & Sandford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Parsons Green & Sandford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Parsons Green & Sandford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Parsons Green & Sandford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Parsons Green & Sandford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Parsons Green & Sandford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Parsons Green & Sandford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Parsons Green & Sandford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Parsons Green & Sandford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Parsons Green & Sandford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Parsons Green & Sandford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Parsons Green & Sandford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands End | 975 | 82.6 | -20% |
| Walham Green | 1,726 | 186.4 | +81% |
| Fulham Town | 822 | 101.1 | -2% |
| Palace & Hurlingham | 748 | 68.0 | -34% |
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | +16% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | -30% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | +11% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +23% |
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 Parsons Green & Sandford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New King'S Road | 67 |
| On or near Ackmar Road | 50 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Rumbold Road | 30 |
| On or near Novello Street | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 26 |
| On or near Studdridge Street | 25 |
| On or near Peterborough Mews | 24 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 23 |
| On or near Molesford Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Parsons Green & Sandford 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 | 355 | 45.2% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 18.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Parsons Green & Sandford has an estimated population of 7,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Parsons Green & Sandford sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Parsons Green & Sandford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 34.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Parsons Green & Sandford a safe place to live?
Parsons Green & Sandford recorded 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Parsons Green & Sandford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Parsons Green & Sandford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Parsons Green & Sandford was down 1% on the year before: 785 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 796 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Parsons Green & Sandford?
Parsons Green & Sandford 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 Parsons Green & Sandford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.