Crime Rate in South Tottenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Tottenham

The total recorded crimes in South Tottenham, Haringey, UK in July 2025 are around 285 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Tottenham crime rate of 2.55 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 South Tottenham, encompassing approximately 111,886 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
South Tottenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Tottenham with total crimes: 15
  • Ermine Road with total crimes: 15
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is South Tottenham?

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

  • Relative to Haringey:

    • In 2024, South Tottenham reported a higher crime volume than the Haringey average, with 1,780 crimes compared to 949. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Tottenham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

    • In 2023, South Tottenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Haringey average, with 3,397 crimes compared to 1,803. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Tottenham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Haringey, South Tottenham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Tottenham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Tottenham has recorded 285 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Haringey, UK

In 2024, the total South Tottenham crimes were 1,780. The crime rate of South Tottenham in 2024 was 15.91 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Haringey.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Tottenham were around 3,397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.36 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Haringey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Tottenham)CrimesRank (South Tottenham)CrimesRank (South Tottenham)
Noel Park418 12,257 14,337 1
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
Muswell Hill85 17437 19860 19
Fortis Green81 19444 18908 18
Bounds Green69 21398 20814 20
Alexandra Park80 20370 21792 21

South Tottenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 655 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202564
May 202559
April 202544
March 202569
February 202550
January 202549
December 202434
November 202437
October 202463
September 202449
August 202459

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202510
April 202522
March 202518
February 20256
January 202518
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202412
October 202415
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202522
April 202511
March 202526
February 202526
January 202517
December 202421
November 202420
October 202433
September 202429
August 202414

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202549
May 202558
April 202552
March 202545
February 202549
January 202556
December 202453
November 202455
October 202474
September 202443
August 202451

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202519
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202420
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
April 202511
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202517
May 202521
April 202521
March 202513
February 202515
January 20259
December 202418
November 202414
October 202413
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 322 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202529
April 202524
March 202524
February 202518
January 202528
December 202432
November 202430
October 202432
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202510
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 202514
January 202515
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations South Tottenham in July 2025

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

1. South Tottenham (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Ermine Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Forest Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Public order1
4. Stonebridge Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Mead Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Isobel Place (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cape Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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