Crime in Hammersmith and Fulham: statistics, rates and trends

26,219 crimes were recorded in Hammersmith and Fulham in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,398 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hammersmith and Fulham has the 88th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hammersmith and Fulham was highest in the year to July 2021 (27,538 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (25,462). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hammersmith and Fulham 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, other theft.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+37%) and shoplifting (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and theft from the person (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hammersmith and Fulham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 6,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hammersmith and Fulham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 5,992 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hammersmith and Fulham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 2,788 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hammersmith and Fulham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 2,265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hammersmith and Fulham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 1,641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hammersmith and Fulham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 1,637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hammersmith and Fulham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 1,161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hammersmith and Fulham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 1,120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hammersmith and Fulham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 872 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 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hammersmith and Fulham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 853 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hammersmith and Fulham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 549 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hammersmith and Fulham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hammersmith and Fulham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hammersmith and Fulham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hammersmith and Fulham recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Hammersmith and Fulham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hammersmith and Fulham.

21 areas within Hammersmith and Fulham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shepherd's Bush Green had the highest rate (678.8 per 1,000) and Wendell Park the lowest (37.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Hammersmith and Fulham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hammersmith and Fulham 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.

Hammersmith and Fulham has an estimated population of 188,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hammersmith and Fulham sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hammersmith and Fulham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.