Crime Rate in Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Highgate, Haringey, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highgate crime rate of 0.94 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 Highgate, encompassing approximately 109,692 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7
  • Broadlands Close with total crimes: 6
  • Muswell Hill Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Highgate?

To understand the safety of Highgate, we need to analyze Highgate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Haringey:

    • In 2024, Highgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Haringey average, with 718 crimes compared to 949.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highgate recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

    • In 2023, Highgate had fewer crimes than the Haringey average, with 1,225 crimes compared to 1,803. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highgate recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Haringey, Highgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Highgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Highgate has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Haringey, UK

In 2024, the total Highgate crimes were 718. The crime rate of Highgate in 2024 was 7.91 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Haringey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highgate were around 1,225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.51 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Haringey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)
Noel Park394 12,257 14,337 1
South Tottenham256 41,780 33,397 2
Northumberland Park312 32,030 23,335 3
Tottenham Central345 21,408 52,577 5
Harringay202 51,134 62,739 4
Tottenham Hale191 71,528 42,168 7
Woodside193 61,101 72,271 6
White Hart Lane136 8895 81,780 8
Bruce Castle127 9812 111,707 9
Seven Sisters92 14821 91,390 12
St Ann's90 15820 101,513 10
Crouch End121 10620 151,098 16
West Green76 17717 131,434 11
Hornsey116 11643 141,349 13
Stroud Green106 12550 161,045 17
Hermitage & Gardens89 16456 171,132 15
Fortis Green64 20444 18908 18
Muswell Hill65 18437 19860 19
Bounds Green64 19398 20814 20
Alexandra Park53 21370 21792 21

Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202518
February 202527
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 202428
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202523
February 20258
January 20258
December 202424
November 202423
October 202428
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202520
March 202516
February 202511
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 202524
December 202419
November 202424
October 202425
September 202416
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Highgate in May 2025

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

1. Tudor Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Broadlands Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Muswell Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Milton Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broadbent Close (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
6. Castle Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Oldfield Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. North Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highgate Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillcrest (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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