Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly a quarter of all reported crime in Hammersmith and Fulham during February 2025, making them the dominant category in the local crime profile. With a crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a rate 56.7% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects the urban character of the district, where high population density and commercial activity create environments conducive to interpersonal conflicts and public order issues. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 19% of all crimes, a figure 106% above the UK average. This pattern aligns with the area's mix of residential and retail spaces, where late-night foot traffic and community tensions may contribute to persistent low-level disorder. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 170% above the UK average, likely driven by the presence of car parks and parking areas in commercial hubs. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may have limited opportunities for certain crimes, but the persistence of violence and anti-social behaviour suggests underlying social and environmental factors require sustained attention.

February 2025 saw a 375% surge in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 4 to 19. This sharp increase, while statistically significant, remains a small fraction of total crime (1.0% of all reported incidents), though it raises questions about local enforcement and community engagement. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 37.2%, dropping from 156 to 98 cases—a decline consistent with reduced outdoor activity during colder months. The category of drugs also saw a 17.4% decrease, from 109 to 90 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal shifts in drug market dynamics. Anti-social behaviour remained 106% above the UK average, underscoring the area’s challenges in managing public order. This category’s persistence, despite a slight overall decline in total crime, highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. Residents may find the 45% increase in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.9 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it suggests continued pressure on retail security in the district’s commercial centres.

The crime rate in February 2025 (10.5 per 1,000) marked a 5.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.1 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable trend toward stabilization. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 71 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 95 residents, a ratio that, while higher than the UK average, reflects the area’s urban density and diverse population. When scaled to the district’s population of 188,687, the 10.5 per 1,000 rate underscores the disproportionate burden of crime compared to national benchmarks. This disparity is most pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which are 106% and 170% above UK averages respectively. While the overall rate has fallen slightly from November 2024, the persistence of above-average crime in key categories suggests that systemic factors—such as housing pressures, commercial activity, and demographic composition—continue to shape the local crime profile.