Haringey Crime Overview
Haringey is among the top 5 most dangerous cities in London, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Haringey in 2020 was 105 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to London's overall crime rate, coming in 17% higher than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Haringey is among the top 10 most dangerous cities, and the 429th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Haringey had the worst crime rate in London for burglary, with 230 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.86 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Haringey residents, when it was London's most dangerous area for possession of weapons, recording 29 crimes at a rate of 0.11 per 1,000 residents. Haringey recorded 77 reports of robbery during April 2020, making its crime rate of 0.29 the worst for robbery in London that month.
The most common crimes in Haringey are violence and sexual offences, with 7,906 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 29. This is 0.66% lower than 2019's figure of 7,958 offences and a difference of 0.19 from 2019's crime rate of 30. Haringey's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 229 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 16% from 2019's figure of 265 crimes.
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See how Haringey shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Haringey and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Haringey Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Haringey This Year
| Haringey | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15,962 | 59.42 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 645 | 2.40 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 13% safer |
| Burglary | 2,035 | 7.57 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 10% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,787 | 6.65 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 13% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 1,857 | 6.91 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 15% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 323 | 1.20 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 4.2% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 2,572 | 9.57 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 229 | 0.85 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 21% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,852 | 6.89 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 9% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1,527 | 5.68 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 46% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,224 | 4.56 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 13% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1,226 | 4.56 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 14% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 4,961 | 18.47 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 35% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7,906 | 29.43 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 13% more dangerous |
Crime in Haringey Compared To London
Haringey Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 30,395 | 93.23 | 12% safer |
| Newham | 33,029 | 93.53 | 12% safer |
| Tower Hamlets | 30,740 | 94.66 | 11% safer |
| Southwark | 31,822 | 99.81 | 5.0% safer |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 18,574 | 100.32 | 4.4% safer |
| Haringey | 28,144 | 104.76 | - |
| Islington | 25,583 | 105.51 | 0.71% more dangerous |
| Hackney | 29,840 | 106.15 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Camden | 30,853 | 114.26 | 8% more dangerous |
| Westminster | 48,182 | 184.38 | 43% more dangerous |
Haringey Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 30 | 30 | 32 | 59 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.98 | 1.1 | 0.99 | 0.85 | Safer |
| Public Order | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | Safer |
Changes In Haringey's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Haringey to the UK's Major Cities
Crime in Haringey's Neighbourhoods
Wood Green South is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Haringey, followed by Tottenham Green East in second place, and White Hart Lane as the third most dangerous area. Haringey's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Fortis Green & Coldfall, Highgate East, and Hornsey West.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | 503 | 79 | 24th |
| Bounds Green | 722 | 89 | 19th |
| Bowes Park | 611 | 71 | 29th |
| Bruce Grove North | 743 | 98 | 16th |
| Bruce Grove South | 575 | 81 | 21st |
| Crouch End East | 641 | 91 | 18th |
| Crouch End West | 416 | 60 | 33rd |
| Downhills Park | 717 | 98 | 15th |
| Fortis Green & Coldfall | 385 | 51 | 35th |
| Harringay East | 909 | 122 | Ninth |
| Harringay Ladder North | 676 | 75 | 27th |
| Harringay Ladder South | 1,016 | 147 | Fifth |
| Harringay Warehouse District & Vartry | 802 | 97 | 17th |
| Highgate East | 368 | 60 | 34th |
| Highgate Wood | 445 | 73 | 28th |
| Hornsey East | 676 | 83 | 20th |
| Hornsey Vale | 439 | 65 | 31st |
| Hornsey West | 246 | 46 | 36th |
| Lordship Lane & Broadwater Farm | 494 | 80 | 22nd |
| Muswell Hill North | 406 | 61 | 32nd |
| Muswell Hill South | 521 | 79 | 23rd |
| Noel Park | 739 | 103 | 12th |
| Northumberland Park | 1,076 | 137 | Eighth |
| Roundway | 962 | 146 | Sixth |
| Scotch Estate | 606 | 78 | 26th |
| South Tottenham | 528 | 67 | 30th |
| Stroud Green | 481 | 79 | 25th |
| Tottenham Bruce Castle Park | 727 | 110 | Tenth |
| Tottenham Green East | 1,579 | 191 | Second |
| Tottenham Green West | 1,375 | 167 | Fourth |
| Tottenham Lea Valley | 1,178 | 109 | 11th |
| Tottenham North West | 1,163 | 138 | Seventh |
| West Green & St Ann's | 847 | 101 | 13th |
| White Hart Lane | 1,588 | 185 | Third |
| Wood Green North | 823 | 100 | 14th |
| Wood Green South | 2,141 | 276 | First |
Haringey Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Haringey for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Muswell Hill North (155) | Tottenham Green East (863) |
| Bicycle Theft | Bowes Park (5) | Harringay Ladder South (51) |
| Burglary | South Tottenham (27) | White Hart Lane (131) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Hornsey Vale (21) | White Hart Lane (112) |
| Drugs | Fortis Green & Coldfall (6) | Tottenham Green East (164) |
| Other Crime | South Tottenham (1) | Tottenham Green East (26) |
| Other Theft | Fortis Green & Coldfall (24) | Wood Green South (293) |
| Possession of Weapons | Fortis Green & Coldfall (1) | Tottenham Green East (23) |
| Public Order | Hornsey West (9) | Wood Green South (127) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Crouch End West (12) | Wood Green South (98) |
| Shoplifting | Scotch Estate (1) | Wood Green South (414) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Fortis Green & Coldfall (1) | Wood Green South (268) |
| Vehicle Crime | Highgate East (67) | Northumberland Park (250) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Hornsey West (47) | Wood Green South (443) |
Crime in Haringey During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Haringey change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Haringey saw a 333% increase in anti-social behaviour. Haringey saw a large fall in robbery during May, when it fell by 72% compared to May in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Haringey's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +49% | +333% | +217% | +101% | +43% | +68% | +52% | +55% | +64% | +61% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | +45% | +43% | +50% | +2% | +206% | +93% | +100% | +183% | +85% |
| Burglary | -44% | -51% | -63% | -55% | -17% | -10% | +6% | -4% | -7% | +46% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +6% | -9% | -1% | +1% | +2% | +15% | +12% | +7% | +35% | +15% |
| Drugs | +48% | +95% | +107% | +20% | -1% | +15% | +143% | -6% | -5% | -47% |
| Other Crime | +75% | +38% | -7% | +33% | +10% | +27% | +9% | -37% | +35% | -26% |
| Other Theft | -36% | -52% | -55% | -30% | -8% | -4% | -5% | -19% | -22% | -12% |
| Possession of Weapons | +24% | +10% | +10% | -43% | -33% | +20% | +20% | -17% | -54% | -39% |
| Public Order | -19% | +6% | +1% | +32% | +21% | +35% | +5% | +10% | - | - |
| Robbery | -38% | -58% | -72% | -54% | -61% | -47% | -30% | -45% | -52% | -11% |
| Shoplifting | +7% | -43% | -52% | -8% | -5% | -9% | -25% | -22% | -11% | -24% |
| Theft From the Person | -27% | -65% | -64% | -62% | -38% | +18% | +22% | -48% | -21% | -15% |
| Vehicle Crime | -15% | -17% | -14% | -22% | +5% | +32% | +23% | -12% | +15% | +22% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -13% | -8% | -16% | +7% | +1% | +8% | +9% | -8% | +16% | +8% |
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Haringey's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021