Crime Rate in Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Highgate, Haringey, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highgate crime rate of 1.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causton Road with total crimes: 18
  • Muswell Hill Road with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Highgate has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)
Noel Park418 12,257 14,337 1
South Tottenham285 51,780 33,397 2
Northumberland Park344 22,030 23,335 3
Harringay303 31,134 62,739 4
Tottenham Hale202 71,528 42,168 7
Tottenham Central300 41,408 52,577 5
Woodside217 61,101 72,271 6
White Hart Lane121 11895 81,780 8
Hornsey166 8643 141,349 13
Bruce Castle140 9812 111,707 9
Seven Sisters102 16821 91,390 12
St Ann's119 12820 101,513 10
West Green117 13717 131,434 11
Stroud Green116 14550 161,045 17
Hermitage & Gardens84 18456 171,132 15
Crouch End108 15620 151,098 16
Muswell Hill85 17437 19860 19
Fortis Green81 19444 18908 18
Bounds Green69 21398 20814 20
Alexandra Park80 20370 21792 21

Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202523
April 202521
March 202518
February 202527
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 202428
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202524
April 202516
March 202523
February 20258
January 20258
December 202424
November 202423
October 202428
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202522
May 202519
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 202524
December 202419
November 202424
October 202425
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20257
April 202520
March 202516
February 202511
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Highgate in July 2025

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

1. Causton Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Muswell Hill Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hillcrest (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Bank (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
6. Hillside Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
7. Bramalea Close (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Theft from the person1
8. Broughton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Claremont Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Milton Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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