Crime in Harringay: statistics, rates and trends
2,132 crimes were recorded in Harringay in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harringay at a glance
- Crime trends in Harringay
- Types of crime in Harringay
- Harringay compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harringay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harringay
- Demographics of Harringay
- Questions about crime in Harringay
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (634), violence and sexual offences (522) and other theft (175) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 420th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Harringay | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,132 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.0 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,030 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harringay peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,650 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,901). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,132 | 152.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,155 | 153.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,586 | 184.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,650 | 188.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,288 | 163.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,445 | 174.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,261 | 161.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,987 | 141.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,901 | 135.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 197 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 210 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 182 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harringay recorded notably more theft from the person (7.1 times the national rate), robbery (3.3 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 48 and anti-social behaviour rose from 550 to 634, while robbery fell from 94 to 63 and theft from the person fell from 238 to 167.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 634 | 45.2 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 522 | 37.2 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Other theft | 175 | 12.5 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 167 | 11.9 | 1.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 10.0 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Drugs | 113 | 8.1 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Public order | 95 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Robbery | 63 | 4.5 | 1.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harringay; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Green (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harringay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage & Gardens | 1,088 | 159.6 | +5% |
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | -14% |
| Stroud Green | 1,046 | 97.8 | -36% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -46% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +83% |
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | -39% |
| Crouch End | 1,195 | 105.6 | -30% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Harringay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (237).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 237 |
| On or near Waldegrave Road | 207 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 200 |
| On or near St Peters Mews | 115 |
| On or near Burgoyne Road | 87 |
| On or near Harringay Gardens | 78 |
| On or near Wightman Road | 78 |
| On or near Colina Road | 68 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 62 |
| On or near Duckett Mews | 60 |
Of the 1,498 crimes in Harringay with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 634 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 729 | 48.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Harringay has an estimated population of 14,030 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (61%, against 23%), more private renting (49%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harringay average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harringay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harringay a safe place to live?
Harringay recorded 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 420th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Harringay?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 634 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (522).
Is crime in Harringay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harringay was down 1% on the year before: 2,132 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,155 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harringay?
About 14,030 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harringay?
Harringay 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.