Crime Rate in Tottenham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tottenham Central

The total recorded crimes in Tottenham Central, Haringey, UK in May 2025 are around 345 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tottenham Central crime rate of 3.36 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 Tottenham Central, encompassing approximately 102,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (303.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (23.81% increase)
Tottenham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 121
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Winns Mews with total crimes: 14

How safe is Tottenham Central?

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

  • Relative to Haringey:

    • In 2024, Tottenham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Haringey average, with 1,408 crimes compared to 949. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tottenham Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

    • In 2023, Tottenham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Haringey average, with 2,577 crimes compared to 1,803. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tottenham Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Haringey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tottenham Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tottenham Central has recorded 345 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Haringey, UK

In 2024, the total Tottenham Central crimes were 1,408. The crime rate of Tottenham Central in 2024 was 13.70 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Haringey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tottenham Central were around 2,577 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.07 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Haringey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tottenham Central)CrimesRank (Tottenham Central)CrimesRank (Tottenham Central)
Noel Park394 12,257 14,337 1
South Tottenham256 41,780 33,397 2
Northumberland Park312 32,030 23,335 3
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
Muswell Hill65 18437 19860 19
Bounds Green64 19398 20814 20
Alexandra Park53 21370 21792 21

Tottenham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Robbery saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202542
March 202544
February 202534
January 202531
December 202432
November 202439
October 202442
September 202447
August 202453

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 202519
February 202513
January 202522
December 202419
November 202424
October 202430
September 202423
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202549
March 202577
February 202538
January 202545
December 202445
November 202463
October 202445
September 202453
August 202451
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202517
February 202512
January 202516
December 20245
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202515
December 202416
November 202412
October 202420
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 20259
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202526
March 202518
February 202518
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 202416
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Tottenham Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total121
Shoplifting103
Robbery13
Other theft3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Drugs13
Theft from the person8
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Winns Mews (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Robbery2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Steele Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Handsworth Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Lawrence Yard (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairbourne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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