Crime in Fortis Green: statistics, rates and trends
784 crimes were recorded in Fortis Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fortis Green
- Questions about crime in Fortis Green
- About this data
784 crimes were recorded in Fortis Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fortis Green has the 2,502nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fortis Green | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 784 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.5 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,534 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fortis Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,193 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (784). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 784 | 62.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 813 | 64.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 924 | 73.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 875 | 69.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 907 | 72.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,193 | 95.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,041 | 83.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,145 | 91.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 958 | 76.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fortis Green 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+200%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and public order (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 14.6 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 168 | 13.4 | 2.72 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 7.7 | 0.92 | +200% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 7.3 | 0.47 | -19% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -21% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -27% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -36% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.8 | 1.04 | -19% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.7 | 1.24 | -12% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fortis Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fortis Green recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fortis Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fortis Green recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fortis Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fortis Green recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fortis Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fortis Green recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fortis Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fortis Green recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fortis Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fortis Green recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fortis Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fortis Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fortis Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fortis Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fortis Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fortis Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fortis Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fortis Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fortis Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fortis Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fortis Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fortis Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fortis Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fortis Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fortis Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fortis Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fortis Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fortis Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fortis Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill | 850 | 104.8 | +68% |
| Alexandra Park | 801 | 84.1 | +34% |
| Highgate | 1,202 | 99.9 | +60% |
| Hornsey | 1,460 | 93.5 | +49% |
| Bounds Green | 737 | 89.4 | +43% |
| Crouch End | 1,198 | 105.9 | +69% |
| Woodside | 2,057 | 121.9 | +95% |
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +345% |
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 Fortis Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Muswell Hill Broadway | 133 |
| On or near Dukes Mews | 44 |
| On or near Osier Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Sussex Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Muswell Mews | 27 |
| On or near Goodwyn'S Vale | 25 |
| On or near Marriott Road | 25 |
| On or near Tetherdown | 24 |
| On or near Barrenger Road | 23 |
| On or near Gilson Place | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fortis Green 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 | 394 | 50.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 17.7% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Fortis Green has an estimated population of 12,534. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fortis Green sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fortis Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 30.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Fortis Green a safe place to live?
Fortis Green recorded 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Fortis Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (168).
Is crime in Fortis Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fortis Green was down 4% on the year before: 784 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fortis Green?
Fortis Green 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 Fortis Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.