Crime in Sands End: statistics, rates and trends
975 crimes were recorded in Sands End in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sands End at a glance
- Crime trends in Sands End
- Types of crime in Sands End
- Sands End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sands End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sands End
- Population and deprivation in Sands End
- Questions about crime in Sands End
- About this data
975 crimes were recorded in Sands End in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 277 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sands End has the 1,750th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sands End | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 975 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.6 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,798 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sands End was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (894). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 975 | 82.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 966 | 81.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 957 | 81.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 963 | 81.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 894 | 75.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,235 | 104.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,112 | 94.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,059 | 89.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,142 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sands End 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 other theft, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+60%) and other theft (+47%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and criminal damage and arson (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 23.5 | 0.69 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 16.5 | 1.08 | -6% |
| Other theft | 128 | 10.8 | 1.70 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +18% |
| Burglary | 83 | 7.0 | 1.99 | +60% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.1 | 0.93 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -39% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.9 | 1.38 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.8 | 1.05 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.4 | 1.75 | +42% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sands End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sands End recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sands End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sands End recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sands End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sands End recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sands End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sands End recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sands End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sands End recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sands End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sands End recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sands End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sands End recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sands End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sands End recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sands End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sands End recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sands End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sands End recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sands End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sands End recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sands End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sands End recorded 17 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 up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sands End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sands End recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sands End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sands End recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sands End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sands End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sands End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 785 | 103.1 | +25% |
| Walham Green | 1,726 | 186.4 | +125% |
| Fulham Town | 822 | 101.1 | +22% |
| Palace & Hurlingham | 748 | 68.0 | -18% |
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | +45% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | -13% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | +38% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +53% |
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 Sands End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Boulevard | 112 |
| On or near Park Street | 93 |
| On or near Pearscroft Court | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 50 |
| On or near Sands End Lane | 34 |
| On or near Imperial Wharf | 32 |
| On or near William Morris Way | 29 |
| On or near Chelsea Harbour Drive | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sands End 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 | 342 | 35.1% |
| Not recorded | 195 | 20.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 13.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sands End has an estimated population of 11,798. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sands End sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sands End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Sands End a safe place to live?
Sands End recorded 82.6 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 Sands End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Sands End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sands End was almost unchanged on the year before: 975 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 966 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sands End?
Sands End 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 Sands End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.