Crime Rate in Hornsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hornsey

The total recorded crimes in Hornsey, Haringey, UK in February 2026 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hornsey crime rate of 0.81 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Hornsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Gisburn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farrer Mews with total crimes: 5

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hornsey)CrimesRank (Hornsey)CrimesRank (Hornsey)
Noel ParkNA NA2,257 14,337 1
South TottenhamNA NA1,780 33,397 2
Northumberland ParkNA NA2,030 23,335 3
HarringayNA NA1,134 62,739 4
Tottenham HaleNA NA1,528 42,168 7
Tottenham CentralNA NA1,408 52,577 5
WoodsideNA NA1,101 72,271 6
White Hart LaneNA NA895 81,780 8
Bruce CastleNA NA812 111,707 9
Seven SistersNA NA821 91,390 12
St Ann'sNA NA820 101,513 10
West GreenNA NA717 131,434 11
HighgateNA NA718 121,225 14
Hermitage & GardensNA NA456 171,132 15
Crouch EndNA NA620 151,098 16
Stroud GreenNA NA550 161,045 17
Fortis GreenNA NA444 18908 18
Muswell HillNA NA437 19860 19
Bounds GreenNA NA398 20814 20
Alexandra ParkNA NA370 21792 21

Hornsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202625
December 202526
November 202540
October 202535
September 202530
August 202558
July 202557
June 202533
May 202538
April 202525
March 202538
February 202524

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202622
December 202533
November 202533
October 202531
September 202533
August 202542
July 202544
June 202524
May 202519
April 202525
March 202525
February 202525

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20259
November 20257
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 202512
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20269
December 202513
November 20259
October 202519
September 202515
August 202510
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20258
November 20254
October 20254
September 20258
August 20256
July 20258
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20251
September 20259
August 202511
July 20257
June 20258
May 202516
April 202511
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
September 20259
August 20253
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202614
December 202512
November 20259
October 20258
September 20255
August 20258
July 20255
June 202511
May 20255
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hornsey in February 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Gisburn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Farrer Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. The Campsbourne (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Cross Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Chadwell Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. South View Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Inderwick Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Ashford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Danvers Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1

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