Crime Rate in Muswell Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muswell Hill

The total recorded crimes in Muswell Hill, Haringey, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muswell Hill crime rate of 2.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Muswell Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queens Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Summerland Gardens with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Muswell Hill has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)CrimesRank (Muswell Hill)
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
Highgate138 10718 121,225 14
West Green117 13717 131,434 11
Stroud Green116 14550 161,045 17
Hermitage & Gardens84 18456 171,132 15
Crouch End108 15620 151,098 16
Fortis Green81 19444 18908 18
Bounds Green69 21398 20814 20
Alexandra Park80 20370 21792 21

Muswell Hill 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20256
May 202516
April 202514
March 202511
February 202513
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20256
May 20259
April 202516
March 202516
February 20256
January 202512
December 202412
November 20244
October 202412
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Queens Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Summerland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Athenaeum Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Firemans Cottages (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Olmstead Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hillfield Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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