Crime in Shepherd's Bush Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,716 crimes were recorded in Shepherd's Bush Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 671.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shepherd's Bush Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepherd's Bush Green
- Types of crime in Shepherd's Bush Green
- Shepherd's Bush Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shepherd's Bush Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepherd's Bush Green
- Demographics of Shepherd's Bush Green
- Questions about crime in Shepherd's Bush Green
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (987), violence and sexual offences (729) and anti-social behaviour (622) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 5th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Shepherd's Bush Green | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,716 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 671.4 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,535 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shepherd's Bush Green peaked in the year to August 2025 (4,061 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,800). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,716 | 671.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,061 | 733.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,882 | 701.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,249 | 587.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,316 | 599.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,800 | 505.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,027 | 546.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,447 | 622.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,040 | 549.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 344 |
| July 2026 | 322 |
| June 2026 | 298 |
| May 2026 | 328 |
| April 2026 | 328 |
| March 2026 | 266 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 277 |
| December 2025 | 343 |
| November 2025 | 292 |
| October 2025 | 329 |
| September 2025 | 307 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shepherd's Bush Green recorded notably more theft from the person (23.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (21.1 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (14.7 times the national rate). On the year before, theft from the person fell from 420 to 220 and criminal damage and arson fell from 109 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 987 | 178.3 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 729 | 131.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 622 | 112.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 320 | 57.8 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 220 | 39.7 | 1.7 | -48% |
| Public order | 213 | 38.5 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 177 | 32.0 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 19.7 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Robbery | 94 | 17.0 | 1.4 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 12.1 | 0.8 | -26% |
| Burglary | 61 | 11.0 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Other crime | 35 | 6.3 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 4.3 | 1.0 | -11% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Shepherd's Bush Green has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepherd's Bush Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | -71% |
| White City | 1,016 | 118.7 | -82% |
| Brook Green | 830 | 91.9 | -86% |
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | -82% |
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | -61% |
| Wormholt | 666 | 72.9 | -89% |
| College Park & Old Oak | 1,604 | 137.4 | -80% |
| Avonmore | 783 | 104.2 | -84% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Shepherd's Bush Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (953).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 953 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 403 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 315 |
| On or near Shepherd'S Bush | 232 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 183 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 142 |
| On or near White City Bus Terminal | 141 |
| On or near St Anns Road | 129 |
| On or near Hopgood Street | 97 |
| On or near Poplar Mews | 94 |
Of the 3,094 crimes in Shepherd's Bush Green with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 622 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,450 | 46.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 769 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 359 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 164 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Shepherd's Bush Green has an estimated population of 5,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (72%, against 23%), more social housing (41%, against 17%) and more private renting (40%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shepherd's Bush Green average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shepherd's Bush Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 72.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shepherd's Bush Green a safe place to live?
Shepherd's Bush Green recorded 671.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 5th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Shepherd's Bush Green?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 987 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (729).
Is crime in Shepherd's Bush Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepherd's Bush Green was down 8% on the year before: 3,716 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,061 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shepherd's Bush Green?
About 5,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shepherd's Bush Green?
Shepherd's Bush Green 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.