Crime Rate in Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Highgate, Haringey, UK in March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highgate crime rate of 1.06 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7
  • North Hill Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Stanhope Gardens 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Highgate has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haringey)CrimesRank (Haringey)CrimesRank (Haringey)
Noel Park320 12,257 14,337 1
South Tottenham261 31,780 33,397 2
Northumberland Park282 22,030 23,335 3
Harringay132 81,134 62,739 4
Tottenham Hale194 61,528 42,168 7
Tottenham Central243 41,408 52,577 5
Woodside198 51,101 72,271 6
Bruce Castle148 7812 111,707 9
White Hart Lane123 10895 81,780 8
Seven Sisters101 14821 91,390 12
St Ann's129 9820 101,513 10
West Green93 15717 131,434 11
Crouch End119 11620 151,098 16
Hornsey114 13643 141,349 13
Hermitage & Gardens73 17456 171,132 15
Stroud Green83 16550 161,045 17
Fortis Green72 18444 18908 18
Muswell Hill70 19437 19860 19
Bounds Green67 20398 20814 20
Alexandra Park51 21370 21792 21

Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
January 20258
December 202424
November 202423
October 202428
September 202421
August 202425
April 202417

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202527
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 202428
September 202423
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 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
April 20244

High Crime Locations Highgate in March 2025

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

1. Tudor Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
2. North Hill Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Stanhope Gardens (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
4. Milton Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Archway Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shepherd'S Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broughton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Causton Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Muswell Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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