Crime Rate in Haringey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haringey

The total recorded crimes in Haringey, UK in May 2025 are around 3,195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haringey crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Haringey, encompassing approximately 264,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (750) incidents (11.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (745) incidents (3.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (282) incidents (17.01% increase)
Haringey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 119
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

Haringey Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Haringey?

To understand the safety of Haringey, we need to analyze Haringey crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Haringey has recorded 19,939 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.46 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 230 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 37,871 crimes with a crime rate of 143.32, ranking it 30 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Haringey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 19939 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Haringey witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Haringey had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 37,871 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Haringey witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Haringey is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Haringey has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Haringey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Noel Park (394 crimes), and the safest, Alexandra Park (53 crimes), is 341 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Haringey.

Similarly, the area of Wood Green South (332 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hornsey West (32 crimes), with a difference of 300 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Haringey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Noel Park394
Tottenham Central345
Northumberland Park312
South Tottenham256
Harringay202

Safest Wards:

West Green76
Muswell Hill65
Bounds Green64
Fortis Green64
Alexandra Park53

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wood Green South332
Tottenham Green West282
White Hart Lane208
Tottenham Green East169
Tottenham Lea Valley146

Safest Areas:

Hornsey Vale37
Fortis Green & Coldfall37
Alexandra Park36
Lordship Lane & Broadwater Farm34
Hornsey West32

Haringey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haringey has recorded 3,195 crimes with crime rate of 12.09 ranking 38th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Haringey crimes were 19,939. The crime rate of Haringey in 2024 was 75.46 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking it 230 danzarous in the UK. Haringey ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haringey were around 37,871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.32 (year) or 11.94 (month) ranking 30 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Haringey ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Haringey

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Haringey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (750 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (745 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (723 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (671 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (694 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (692 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 592 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 549 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (644 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (558 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 651 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 520 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (689 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (553 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (683 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (678 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (676 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (657 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (787 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (625 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1423 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025173
April 2025185
March 2025171
February 2025130
January 2025197
December 2024134
November 2024134
October 2024113
September 2024123
August 202463

A total of 6464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 646.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 787 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025745
April 2025723
March 2025694
February 2025549
January 2025558
December 2024520
November 2024553
October 2024678
September 2024657
August 2024787

A total of 2472 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025282
April 2025241
March 2025261
February 2025279
January 2025249
December 2024204
November 2024224
October 2024341
September 2024287
August 2024103
July 20241

A total of 209 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202521
February 202520
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202431
September 202430
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 1181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 2025137
March 2025138
February 2025140
January 2025105
December 2024138
November 2024131
October 2024131
September 2024152
August 202498
July 20243

A total of 1337 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025130
March 2025154
February 2025110
January 2025121
December 2024138
November 2024133
October 2024160
September 2024117
August 2024127
July 20247

A total of 1107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025122
March 202596
February 202598
January 202596
December 2024112
November 202496
October 2024142
September 2024107
August 202484
July 20243

A total of 298 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202524
March 202546
February 202532
January 202532
December 202426
November 202432
October 202430
September 202419
August 202424
June 20242

A total of 1791 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025250
April 2025157
March 2025155
February 2025185
January 2025171
December 2024155
November 2024204
October 2024234
September 2024220
August 202460

A total of 1910 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025251
April 2025200
March 2025184
February 2025173
January 2025164
December 2024193
November 2024219
October 2024221
September 2024207
August 202490
July 20248

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 202426
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 2134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025248
April 2025215
March 2025223
February 2025189
January 2025171
December 2024255
November 2024254
October 2024242
September 2024194
August 2024134
July 20249

A total of 1339 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025112
March 2025136
February 2025128
January 2025129
December 2024161
November 2024154
October 2024148
September 2024138
August 2024108

A total of 6690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 557.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 750 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025750
April 2025671
March 2025692
February 2025592
January 2025644
December 2024651
November 2024689
October 2024683
September 2024676
August 2024625
July 202413
June 20244

High Crime Locations Haringey in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total119
Shoplifting103
Robbery13
Other theft3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft3
Burglary3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Drugs13
Theft from the person8
Robbery3
4. Parkland Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting23
Possession of weapons1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Theft from the person4
Other theft4
Drugs3
Public order2
6. High Road (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2

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