Crime in Wendell Park: statistics, rates and trends
218 crimes were recorded in Wendell Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wendell Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Wendell Park
- Types of crime in Wendell Park
- Wendell Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wendell Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wendell Park
- Demographics of Wendell Park
- Questions about crime in Wendell Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (73), vehicle crime (47) and violence and sexual offences (35) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wendell Park | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 218 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,548 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wendell Park peaked in the year to August 2021 (438 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (198). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 218 | 39.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 35.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 257 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 239 | 43.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 269 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 438 | 78.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 313 | 56.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 325 | 58.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 288 | 51.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wendell Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (82% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 73 and vehicle crime rose from 29 to 47, while violence and sexual offences fell from 59 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +92% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 6.3 | 34.2 | -41% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wendell Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wendell Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | +208% |
| Ravenscourt | 1,076 | 131.8 | +235% |
| Wormholt | 666 | 72.9 | +86% |
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | +569% |
| White City | 1,016 | 118.7 | +202% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,716 | 671.4 | +1609% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,641 | 268.0 | +582% |
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | +400% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Wendell Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lefroy Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lefroy Road | 38 |
| On or near Larden Road | 22 |
| On or near Cobbold Mews | 21 |
| On or near Bassein Park Road | 16 |
| On or near Aylmer Road | 14 |
| On or near Gayford Road | 14 |
| On or near Jeddo Road | 12 |
| On or near Aubury Place | 11 |
| On or near Emlyn Road | 9 |
| On or near Cobbold Road | 7 |
Of the 145 crimes in Wendell Park with a recorded outcome, 62% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 62.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 22.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Wendell Park has an estimated population of 5,548 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (43%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wendell Park average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wendell Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wendell Park a safe place to live?
Wendell Park recorded 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wendell Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (47).
Is crime in Wendell Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wendell Park was up 10% on the year before: 218 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wendell Park?
About 5,548 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wendell Park?
Wendell Park 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.