W6 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W6 8DB

W6 8DB, Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.95 per 1,000 population. This W6 8DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W6 postcode area, which has experienced 558 crimes and a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W6 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W6 8DB, encompassing approximately 4174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W6 8DB area, explore the W6 8DB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the W6 8DB area, visit the W6 8DB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (63.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

W6 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammersmith Broadway with total crimes: 39
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 22

W6 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.9563.89%
Anti-social behaviour4814.1350.00%
Other theft2111.50133.33%
Shoplifting155.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.5933.33%
Public order122.87-40.00%
Theft from the person92.87-30.77%
Drugs72.1640.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Burglary41.20-50.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.451100.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.620.00%
Public order207.67566.67%
Theft from the person134.79550.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.11800.00%
Other theft92.16350.00%
Burglary82.160.00%
Drugs51.92400.00%
Bicycle theft51.20400.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-25.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order63.59-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.44-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.48-87.50%
Theft from the person10.48-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4638.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences3411.023300.00%
Public order168.141500.00%
Other theft163.83220.00%
Theft from the person123.83300.00%
Drugs82.870.00%
Shoplifting71.92600.00%
Burglary51.680.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Bicycle theft31.20200.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.35-81.48%
Theft from the person31.20-86.96%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Robbery10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%
Public order10.24-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-97.56%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4145.76-19.61%
Other theft279.82-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour266.4718.18%
Theft from the person236.2353.33%
Public order225.5157.14%
Drugs115.27266.67%
Vehicle crime102.6466.67%
Shoplifting82.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.92-30.00%
Robbery61.68-25.00%
Burglary51.44-28.57%
Other crime31.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5144.5621.43%
Other theft3112.22-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour227.430.00%
Theft from the person155.27-21.05%
Public order143.597.69%
Shoplifting123.3571.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.8766.67%
Robbery82.40-20.00%
Burglary71.92250.00%
Vehicle crime61.68-77.78%
Other crime41.44300.00%
Drugs30.96-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.190.00%
Other theft3310.060.00%
Vehicle crime277.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.470.00%
Theft from the person195.270.00%
Public order134.550.00%
Drugs103.110.00%
Robbery102.400.00%
Shoplifting72.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.680.00%
Bicycle theft41.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202436
July 20243
May 20244
April 202434
March 20241
January 202441
December 202351
November 202342

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202432
April 202446
January 202426
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202416
March 20245
January 202427
December 202331
November 202333

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20243
May 20246
April 202416
March 20241
January 202422
December 202314
November 202313

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20243
January 202423
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202327

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W6 8DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hammersmith Broadway
    Total39
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Fulham Palace Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hammersmith Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chalk Hill Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Butterwick
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Luxemburg Gardens
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Talgarth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Margravine Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Colet Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Samuel'S Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hammersmith
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shortlands
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. Gliddon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Oxford Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hammersmith Flyover
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Great Church Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Munden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Auriol Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Girdlers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Souldern Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Brook Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Mercers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gunterstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Yeldham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Dunstan'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1