Crime in Walham Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,726 crimes were recorded in Walham Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 186.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walham Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Walham Green
- Types of crime in Walham Green
- Walham Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walham Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walham Green
- Population and deprivation in Walham Green
- Questions about crime in Walham Green
- About this data
1,726 crimes were recorded in Walham Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 186.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 439 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walham Green has the 242nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walham Green | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,726 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.4 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,262 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walham Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,875 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,501). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,726 | 186.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,635 | 176.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,679 | 181.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,501 | 162.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,691 | 182.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,704 | 184.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,875 | 202.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,832 | 197.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,866 | 201.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walham Green 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+33%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-30%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 439 | 47.4 | 3.09 | +33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 38.4 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 260 | 28.1 | 3.39 | +4% |
| Public order | 151 | 16.3 | 2.45 | +15% |
| Other theft | 130 | 14.0 | 2.20 | -13% |
| Burglary | 75 | 8.1 | 2.29 | +7% |
| Drugs | 74 | 8.0 | 2.44 | -1% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 5.2 | 6.30 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 4.6 | 2.75 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -27% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.9 | 2.88 | -14% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Walham Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walham Green recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Walham Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walham Green recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walham Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walham Green recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walham Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walham Green recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walham Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walham Green recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walham Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walham Green recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walham Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walham Green recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walham Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walham Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walham Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walham Green recorded 47 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 down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walham Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walham Green recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walham Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walham Green recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walham Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walham Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walham Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walham Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walham Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walham Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walham Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walham Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walham Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | -36% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 785 | 103.1 | -45% |
| Fulham Town | 822 | 101.1 | -46% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | -61% |
| West Kensington | 1,051 | 114.2 | -39% |
| Palace & Hurlingham | 748 | 68.0 | -64% |
| Sands End | 975 | 82.6 | -56% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | -32% |
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 Walham Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 202 |
| On or near Fulham Broadway | 160 |
| On or near Barclay Road | 138 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Jerdan Place | 97 |
| On or near Nightclub | 96 |
| On or near Vanston Place | 85 |
| On or near Epirus Mews | 56 |
| On or near A304 | 51 |
| On or near Wansdown Place | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walham Green 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 | 597 | 34.6% |
| Not recorded | 439 | 25.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Walham Green has an estimated population of 9,262. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walham Green sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walham Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.2% |
| Social rented homes | 33.4% |
| Private rented homes | 38.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Walham Green a safe place to live?
Walham Green recorded 186.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Walham Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (356).
Is crime in Walham Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walham Green was up 6% on the year before: 1,726 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,635 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walham Green?
Walham Green 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 Walham Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.