Crime in Bruce Castle: statistics, rates and trends
1,394 crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bruce Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Bruce Castle
- Types of crime in Bruce Castle
- Bruce Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bruce Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bruce Castle
- Population and deprivation in Bruce Castle
- Questions about crime in Bruce Castle
- About this data
1,394 crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 422 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bruce Castle has the 1,016th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bruce Castle | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,394 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.2 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,645 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bruce Castle was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,893 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,394). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,394 | 110.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,464 | 115.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,611 | 127.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,662 | 131.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,620 | 128.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,893 | 149.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,828 | 144.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,608 | 127.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,783 | 141.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bruce Castle over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, drugs, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+49%) and public order (+21%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 33.4 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 341 | 27.0 | 1.76 | -13% |
| Drugs | 116 | 9.2 | 2.81 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 9.2 | 1.86 | -14% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -26% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 4.3 | 2.53 | +17% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -21% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.5 | 2.58 | +2% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.15 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bruce Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bruce Castle recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bruce Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bruce Castle recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bruce Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bruce Castle recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bruce Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bruce Castle recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bruce Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bruce Castle recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bruce Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bruce Castle recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bruce Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bruce Castle recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bruce Castle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bruce Castle recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bruce Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bruce Castle recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bruce Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bruce Castle recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bruce Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bruce Castle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bruce Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bruce Castle recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bruce Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bruce Castle recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bruce Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bruce Castle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bruce Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bruce Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bruce Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Park | 3,337 | 208.8 | +89% |
| White Hart Lane | 1,520 | 117.1 | +6% |
| Tottenham Hale | 2,243 | 155.8 | +41% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,592 | 165.0 | +50% |
| West Green | 1,088 | 82.3 | -25% |
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +153% |
| South Tottenham | 2,897 | 148.1 | +34% |
| St Ann's | 1,358 | 128.1 | +16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bruce Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bruce Castle Road | 66 |
| On or near Lordsmead Road | 62 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 62 |
| On or near Chandos Road | 55 |
| On or near Bruce Grove | 49 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 47 |
| On or near Wimborne Road | 46 |
| On or near Trafalgar Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 38 |
| On or near Creighton Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bruce Castle over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 386 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 341 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bruce Castle has an estimated population of 12,645. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bruce Castle sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bruce Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.6% |
| Social rented homes | 37.0% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.7% |
Is Bruce Castle a safe place to live?
Bruce Castle recorded 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bruce Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (341).
Is crime in Bruce Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bruce Castle was down 5% on the year before: 1,394 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,464 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bruce Castle?
Bruce Castle is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bruce Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.