Hammersmith and Fulham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Hammersmith and Fulham’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 62.1% above the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the district’s position as a densely populated urban centre with persistent challenges in managing public safety. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 26.5% of all reported incidents—2.8 per 1,000 residents, 15% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.9% of crimes, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, 142% above the national average. Other theft and shoplifting also featured prominently, reflecting the area’s high retail presence and the associated risks of petty crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January’s post-holiday period typically sees reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to shifts in criminal activity. The high rate of anti-social behaviour, in particular, may be linked to the district’s mix of social housing, transient populations, and the pressures of urban living. While the overall crime rate was slightly lower than December’s 11.0 per 1,000, the distribution of crime types remains skewed compared to the UK average, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in areas such as public order and community engagement.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2026 was a 57.1% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 7 to 11 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to post-holiday spikes in alcohol-related incidents or unseasonal weather patterns affecting public behaviour. Concurrently, burglary saw a 47.9% increase, with 105 cases reported—over 114% above the UK average. This rise may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities, such as colder nights increasing opportunities for break-ins or disruptions in security routines during the post-holiday period. Theft from the person fell by 19.3% (from 88 to 71), a decline that could be attributed to reduced retail footfall following Christmas and New Year, aligning with the seasonal context of shorter days and lower outdoor activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 20.9% of all reported incidents, a figure 142% above the UK average—a stark indicator of the area’s ongoing challenges with community cohesion and public order.

Hammersmith and Fulham’s crime rate in January 2026 fell by 3.0% compared to December 2025, dropping from 11.0 to 10.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall position as a major urban centre with a crime rate 62.1% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 65 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of population and infrastructure typical of inner London. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the persistent challenges of urban policing. While the rate is down from the previous month, the distribution of crime types remains starkly disproportionate to national averages, with anti-social behaviour and violence consistently overrepresented. This suggests that local factors—such as the area’s mix of high-density housing, commercial hubs, and transient populations—play a significant role in shaping the crime profile, even as broader trends show marginal improvements.