Crime in Fortis Green: statistics, rates and trends
766 crimes were recorded in Fortis Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fortis Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Fortis Green
- Types of crime in Fortis Green
- Fortis Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fortis Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fortis Green
- Demographics of Fortis Green
- Questions about crime in Fortis Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (183), vehicle crime (157) and anti-social behaviour (98) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fortis Green | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 766 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,534 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fortis Green of any year here (766 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 766 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 838 | 66.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 920 | 73.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 893 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 850 | 67.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,206 | 96.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,055 | 84.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,136 | 90.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 958 | 76.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fortis Green recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (28% above the national rate), and notably less public order (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 86, while public order fell from 46 to 28 and burglary fell from 93 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 14.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 12.5 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Fortis Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fortis Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill | 841 | 103.7 | +70% |
| Alexandra Park | 757 | 79.5 | +30% |
| Highgate | 1,156 | 96.1 | +57% |
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | +52% |
| Bounds Green | 748 | 90.8 | +49% |
| Crouch End | 1,195 | 105.6 | +73% |
| Woodside | 2,098 | 124.3 | +103% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +355% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Fortis Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Muswell Hill Broadway” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Muswell Hill Broadway | 122 |
| On or near Dukes Mews | 48 |
| On or near Osier Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Muswell Mews | 28 |
| On or near Marriott Road | 27 |
| On or near Sussex Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Tetherdown | 24 |
| On or near Goodwyn'S Vale | 23 |
| On or near Barrenger Road | 22 |
| On or near Gilson Place | 17 |
Of the 668 crimes in Fortis Green with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 54.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 21.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Fortis Green has an estimated population of 12,534 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fortis Green average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fortis Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fortis Green a safe place to live?
Fortis Green recorded 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Fortis Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (157).
Is crime in Fortis Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fortis Green was down 9% on the year before: 766 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 838 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fortis Green?
About 12,534 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fortis Green?
Fortis Green 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.