Crime Rate in Hammersmith and Fulham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hammersmith and Fulham

The total recorded crimes in Hammersmith and Fulham, UK in February 2026 are around 1,947 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hammersmith and Fulham crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hammersmith and Fulham, encompassing approximately 183,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (467) incidents (-12.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (423) incidents (0.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (215) incidents (10.26% increase)
Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 79
  • Hammersmith Broadway with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38

Hammersmith and Fulham Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Hammersmith and Fulham?

To understand the safety of Hammersmith and Fulham, we need to analyze Hammersmith and Fulham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded 15,789 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 86.21 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 186 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 27,203 crimes with a crime rate of 148.52, ranking it 24 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Hammersmith and Fulham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 15789 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hammersmith and Fulham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hammersmith and Fulham had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 27,203 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Hammersmith and Fulham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hammersmith and Fulham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Hammersmith and Fulham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded 1,947 crimes with crime rate of 10.63 ranking 28th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 13 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Hammersmith and Fulham crimes were 15,789. The crime rate of Hammersmith and Fulham in 2024 was 86.21 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking it 186 danzarous in the UK. Hammersmith and Fulham ranked 14 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hammersmith and Fulham were around 27,203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 148.52 (year) or 12.38 (month) ranking 24 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Hammersmith and Fulham ranked 14 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Hammersmith and Fulham

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,487 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,890 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,869 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,427 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets3,561 1127,666 744,863 10
Lambeth3,544 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney2,784 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark3,888 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,344 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea1,899 517,023 528,947 4
Camden6,394 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster22,166 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,864 137,556 136,404 1

Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 467 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 423 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (536 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (421 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 521 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 410 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (528 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (503 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (550 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (521 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (531 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (518 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (583 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (557 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 617 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 588 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (550 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (523 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (632 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (526 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (530 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (466 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (596 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (499 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 483 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 376 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 490.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026423
January 2026421
December 2025410
November 2025503
October 2025521
September 2025531
August 2025583
July 2025588
June 2025523
May 2025526
April 2025466
March 2025499
February 2025376

A total of 7085 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 545.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 632 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026467
January 2026536
December 2025521
November 2025528
October 2025550
September 2025518
August 2025557
July 2025617
June 2025550
May 2025632
April 2025530
March 2025596
February 2025483

A total of 1812 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026123
January 202692
December 2025133
November 2025134
October 2025124
September 2025168
August 2025138
July 2025128
June 2025152
May 2025149
April 2025131
March 2025156
February 2025184

A total of 1071 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202673
January 202672
December 202588
November 202581
October 202580
September 202566
August 202579
July 202574
June 202581
May 202584
April 202598
March 202597
February 202598

A total of 2528 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 194.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026215
January 2026195
December 2025207
November 2025181
October 2025211
September 2025198
August 2025229
July 2025196
June 2025174
May 2025193
April 2025189
March 2025177
February 2025163

A total of 640 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202652
December 202545
November 202541
October 202550
September 202547
August 202552
July 202566
June 202563
May 202559
April 202548
March 202535
February 202547

A total of 1731 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026129
January 2026122
December 2025128
November 2025138
October 2025133
September 2025107
August 2025159
July 2025153
June 2025146
May 2025141
April 2025139
March 2025124
February 2025112

A total of 162 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202611
December 20257
November 20258
October 202513
September 202517
August 202516
July 202514
June 202511
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 202519

A total of 2521 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 193.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026169
January 2026196
December 2025216
November 2025206
October 2025219
September 2025207
August 2025170
July 2025176
June 2025204
May 2025215
April 2025197
March 2025182
February 2025164

A total of 289 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202613
December 202523
November 202517
October 202530
September 202519
August 202524
July 202524
June 202519
May 202521
April 202528
March 202520
February 202527

A total of 1461 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202677
January 202688
December 2025111
November 2025117
October 2025129
September 2025122
August 2025102
July 2025120
June 2025125
May 2025136
April 2025129
March 2025114
February 202591

A total of 1172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202683
January 202683
December 202590
November 2025100
October 202591
September 202591
August 2025111
July 2025126
June 2025125
May 20256
April 202590
March 202585
February 202591

A total of 1270 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202689
January 2026105
December 202571
November 2025100
October 202590
September 202594
August 2025107
July 2025120
June 202596
May 2025119
April 2025110
March 202575
February 202594

A total of 594 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202629
December 202527
November 202541
October 202578
September 202564
August 202554
July 202552
June 202557
May 202556
April 202540
March 202533
February 202537

High Crime Locations Hammersmith and Fulham in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hammersmith and Fulham postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total79
Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft11
Public order7
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons2
Other crime2
Robbery1
2. Hammersmith Broadway (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Public order5
4. Wood Lane (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person4
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Robbery1
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
6. Claybrook Road (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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