Crime Rate in Muswell Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muswell Hill

The total recorded crimes in Muswell Hill, Haringey, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muswell Hill crime rate of 1.53 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 Muswell Hill, encompassing approximately 42,354 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Muswell Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Queens Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Muswell Hill?

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

  • Relative to Haringey:

    • In 2024, Muswell Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Haringey average, with 437 crimes compared to 949.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Muswell Hill recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

    • In 2023, Muswell Hill had fewer crimes than the Haringey average, with 860 crimes compared to 1,803. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Muswell Hill recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Muswell Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Muswell Hill has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Haringey, UK

In 2024, the total Muswell Hill crimes were 437. The crime rate of Muswell Hill in 2024 was 10.32 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Haringey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muswell Hill were around 860 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.30 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Haringey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)
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
Highgate103 13718 121,225 14
Stroud Green106 12550 161,045 17
Hermitage & Gardens89 16456 171,132 15
Fortis Green64 20444 18908 18
Bounds Green64 19398 20814 20
Alexandra Park53 21370 21792 21

Muswell Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202516
February 20256
January 202512
December 202412
November 20244
October 202412
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Muswell Hill in May 2025

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

1. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Queens Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hillfield Park Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kings Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cranley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fortis Green Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Summerland Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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