Crime Rate in Hornsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hornsey

The total recorded crimes in Hornsey, Haringey, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hornsey crime rate of 0.95 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 Hornsey, encompassing approximately 122,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Hornsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palace Gates with total crimes: 7
  • Newland Road with total crimes: 7
  • Boyton Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hornsey?

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

  • Relative to Haringey:

    • In 2024, Hornsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Haringey average, with 643 crimes compared to 949.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hornsey recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

    • In 2023, Hornsey had fewer crimes than the Haringey average, with 1,349 crimes compared to 1,803. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hornsey recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hornsey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hornsey has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Haringey, UK

In 2024, the total Hornsey crimes were 643. The crime rate of Hornsey in 2024 was 5.25 (year) or 0.44 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Haringey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hornsey were around 1,349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.02 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Haringey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hornsey)CrimesRank (Hornsey)CrimesRank (Hornsey)
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
Highgate103 13718 121,225 14
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

Hornsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202525
March 202538
February 202524
January 202525
December 202418
November 202418
October 202425
September 202425
August 202433

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20245

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 202512
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202525
February 202525
January 202529
December 202423
November 202421
October 202415
September 202423
August 202429
May 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hornsey in May 2025

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

1. Palace Gates (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Newland Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Boyton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. The Campsbourne (Map)
Total6
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Great Amwell Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
7. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Birkbeck Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Montague Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
10. Redston Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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