Crime in Walham Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,740 crimes were recorded in Walham Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 187.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walham Green
- Questions about crime in Walham Green
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (447), violence and sexual offences (364) and shoplifting (278) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Walham Green | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,740 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.9 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,262 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walham Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,869 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,499). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,740 | 187.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,653 | 178.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,672 | 180.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,499 | 161.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,660 | 179.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,712 | 184.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,869 | 201.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,842 | 198.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,859 | 200.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 150 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walham Green recorded notably more bicycle theft (6.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 33 to 46 and anti-social behaviour rose from 340 to 447, while criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 37 and theft from the person fell from 63 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 447 | 48.3 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 364 | 39.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 278 | 30.0 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Public order | 152 | 16.4 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 124 | 13.4 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 76 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Drugs | 74 | 8.0 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 5.0 | 0.8 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 4.3 | 1.7 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Robbery | 34 | 3.7 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Walham Green has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walham Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie | 606 | 116.7 | -38% |
| Parsons Green & Sandford | 794 | 104.3 | -45% |
| Fulham Town | 806 | 99.2 | -47% |
| Munster | 881 | 72.2 | -62% |
| West Kensington | 1,029 | 111.8 | -41% |
| Palace & Hurlingham | 772 | 70.1 | -63% |
| Sands End | 1,025 | 86.9 | -54% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Walham Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (206).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 206 |
| On or near Fulham Broadway | 167 |
| On or near Barclay Road | 159 |
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Nightclub | 98 |
| On or near Jerdan Place | 94 |
| On or near Vanston Place | 86 |
| On or near Epirus Mews | 60 |
| On or near A304 | 48 |
| On or near Coomer Place | 41 |
Of the 1,293 crimes in Walham Green with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 447 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 613 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 22.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Walham Green has an estimated population of 9,262 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more social housing (33%, against 17%) and more private renting (38%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walham Green average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walham Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walham Green a safe place to live?
Walham Green recorded 187.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 235th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Walham Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 447 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (364).
Is crime in Walham Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walham Green was up 5% on the year before: 1,740 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,653 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walham Green?
About 9,262 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walham Green?
Walham 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.