Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Hammersmith and Fulham during February 2023, accounting for 22.7% of all reported crimes. This category, with 434 incidents at a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, was 7% below the UK average for this type of crime. However, the borough’s overall crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents—46.4% above the UK’s 6.9 per 1,000—reflects a broader pattern of elevated incidents across multiple categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, was 86% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the borough’s dense urban environment and the challenges of managing community interactions in shared spaces. Other theft, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, was 126% above the UK average, a statistic that likely mirrors the presence of high-foot-traffic retail areas and public transport networks. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have shifted crime patterns toward indoor spaces and late-night incidents. This aligns with the borough’s character as a major urban centre within London, where the concentration of residents and businesses creates both opportunities for criminal activity and the need for robust community policing. The data suggests that while violence and sexual offences remain a focal point, the scale of anti-social and property-related crimes warrants targeted interventions.

February 2023 saw anti-social behaviour emerge as a dominant concern, with 339 incidents recorded—86% above the UK average. This category, which includes noise complaints and public disorder, likely reflects the borough’s mix of residential and commercial areas, where late-night activity may persist despite winter conditions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged to 219 incidents, 167% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the borough’s high volume of parked vehicles in residential streets and car parks. The breakdown of violent crimes, at 434 incidents, was 7% below the UK average for this category, a deviation that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during February. Theft from the person—74 incidents—was 233% above the UK average, a statistic that could indicate vulnerabilities in crowded public spaces, particularly near transport hubs. These figures, while stark, offer actionable insights for local authorities and residents alike.

Hammersmith and Fulham's crime rate in February 2023 stood at 10.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that reflects a consistent pattern relative to previous months. When compared to the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000, the local rate is 46.4% higher, underscoring a distinct regional disparity. This contrast is amplified by the daily crime context, which reveals an average of 68 crimes reported each day in the borough—nearly double the UK’s average daily rate when scaled to the local population. The monthly exposure metric further illustrates the scale of risk: over the course of February, 1 in every 99 residents experienced a reported crime. This figure, while not uncommon in densely populated urban areas, highlights the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. The borough’s proximity to central London and its mix of residential and commercial zones likely contribute to these figures, though the exact interplay of factors remains complex. whether these rates are influenced by transient populations or long-term residents, but the consistency with previous months suggests structural rather than temporary factors may be at play.