W12 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W12 8LJ

W12 8LJ, Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded a total of 435 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.29 per 1,000 population. This W12 8LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W12 postcode area, which has experienced 913 crimes and a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W12 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W12 8LJ, encompassing approximately 8825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (117) incidents (36.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-9.72% decrease)

W12 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 84
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 47
  • A402 with total crimes: 29

W12 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11749.2936.05%
Shoplifting7013.26118.75%
Violence and sexual offences657.93-9.72%
Other theft357.3684.21%
Public order273.97-12.90%
Theft from the person263.0636.84%
Bicycle theft192.95111.11%
Burglary172.1541.67%
Criminal damage and arson161.930.00%
Drugs151.81-46.43%
Vehicle crime101.70-23.08%
Other crime91.13200.00%
Robbery71.02-61.11%
Possession of weapons20.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8641.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences729.747100.00%
Shoplifting328.163100.00%
Public order313.633000.00%
Drugs283.510.00%
Other theft193.17850.00%
Theft from the person192.15850.00%
Robbery182.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.040.00%
Vehicle crime131.810.00%
Burglary121.470.00%
Bicycle theft91.360.00%
Possession of weapons41.02300.00%
Other crime30.450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.91100.00%
Theft from the person20.23-33.33%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.13-93.10%
Theft from the person30.45-91.18%
Public order20.34-90.48%
Other theft10.23-97.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14148.380.00%
Shoplifting6215.986100.00%
Violence and sexual offences587.035700.00%
Other theft406.570.00%
Theft from the person344.53325.00%
Public order213.852000.00%
Drugs162.38700.00%
Burglary141.810.00%
Vehicle crime141.590.00%
Robbery141.590.00%
Bicycle theft81.590.00%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.47-71.43%
Drugs20.91-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-98.46%
Public order10.11-96.30%
Shoplifting10.11-97.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8239.54-2.38%
Violence and sexual offences659.290.00%
Shoplifting437.3616.22%
Other theft414.87-26.79%
Theft from the person284.65-31.71%
Public order273.170.00%
Robbery203.0642.86%
Burglary122.2771.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.3637.50%
Drugs71.25-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.79-45.45%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8441.8131.25%
Violence and sexual offences659.52-18.75%
Other theft567.36-1.75%
Theft from the person416.357.89%
Shoplifting374.65-11.90%
Public order274.19-3.57%
Robbery143.06-6.67%
Drugs121.59-29.41%
Vehicle crime111.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.25-42.86%
Burglary70.9175.00%
Bicycle theft60.79-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8043.2826.98%
Anti-social behaviour649.06-28.09%
Other theft577.2521.28%
Shoplifting426.46-10.64%
Theft from the person384.76280.00%
Public order284.31-3.45%
Drugs173.1754.55%
Robbery151.93-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson141.7040.00%
Vehicle crime81.59-38.46%
Bicycle theft80.91-60.00%
Burglary40.91-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.450.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8942.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences6310.080.00%
Shoplifting477.140.00%
Other theft475.330.00%
Public order295.330.00%
Robbery223.290.00%
Bicycle theft202.490.00%
Vehicle crime132.270.00%
Drugs111.470.00%
Theft from the person101.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.130.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
July 20242
May 20241
April 202440
January 202441
December 202356
November 202357
October 202347

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202414
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202414
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202428
April 202416
March 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
April 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202472
July 20241
May 20244
April 202458
March 20241
January 202465
December 202365
November 202380
October 202363

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202486
April 2024141
January 202482
December 202384
November 202364
October 202389

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202427
December 202327
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202432
July 20241
April 202462
March 20241
January 202443
December 202337
November 202342
October 202347

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202434
March 20248
January 202428
December 202341
November 202338
October 202310

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W12 8LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total84
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. A402
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shepherd'S Bush
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Hopgood Street
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Miller'S Way
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. White City Bus Terminal
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Frithville Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanlake Villas
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Richford Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Poplar Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stanlake Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Aldine Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Sterne Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wells Road
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Warbeck Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Uxbridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Caxton Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Rockley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Devonport Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Loftus Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Aldine Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Shepherd'S Bush Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bamborough Gardens
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Scott'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1