Crime in Crouch End: statistics, rates and trends
1,195 crimes were recorded in Crouch End in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crouch End at a glance
- Crime trends in Crouch End
- Types of crime in Crouch End
- Crouch End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crouch End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crouch End
- Demographics of Crouch End
- Questions about crime in Crouch End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (219) and shoplifting (181) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,109th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crouch End | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,195 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.6 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,314 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crouch End peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,474 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,117). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,195 | 105.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,262 | 111.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,162 | 102.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,117 | 98.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,215 | 107.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,370 | 121.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,474 | 130.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,447 | 127.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,330 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crouch End recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and public order (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 110 to 181 and violence and sexual offences rose from 193 to 259, while criminal damage and arson fell from 80 to 27 and theft from the person fell from 83 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 22.9 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 16.0 | 8.5 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 166 | 14.7 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other theft | 91 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 78 | 6.9 | 3.6 | -41% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.2 | 1.7 | -57% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.9 | 1.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -66% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crouch End; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Alexandra Park (79.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crouch End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | -12% |
| Stroud Green | 1,046 | 97.8 | -7% |
| Highgate | 1,156 | 96.1 | -9% |
| Harringay | 2,132 | 152.0 | +44% |
| Muswell Hill | 841 | 103.7 | -2% |
| Hermitage & Gardens | 1,088 | 159.6 | +51% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +163% |
| Alexandra Park | 757 | 79.5 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Crouch End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coleridge Lane” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coleridge Lane | 82 |
| On or near Colwick Close | 76 |
| On or near Rose Place | 55 |
| On or near Hatherley Gardens | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Tara Mews | 37 |
| On or near The Broadway | 37 |
| On or near Ridgeway Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 31 |
Of the 976 crimes in Crouch End with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 219 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 573 | 58.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 22.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Crouch End has an estimated population of 11,314 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (69%, against 34%), more households without a car (47%, against 23%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crouch End average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crouch End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crouch End a safe place to live?
Crouch End recorded 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,109th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Crouch End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Crouch End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crouch End was down 5% on the year before: 1,195 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,262 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crouch End?
About 11,314 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crouch End?
Crouch End is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.