Crime in Harringay: statistics, rates and trends

2,152 crimes were recorded in Harringay in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 636 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harringay has the 408th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Harringay was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,661 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,941). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harringay 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, other theft, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+92%) and other theft (+23%). The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and robbery (-33%).

Anti-social behaviour in Harringay

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harringay recorded 636 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Harringay

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harringay recorded 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Harringay

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harringay recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Harringay

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harringay recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Harringay

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harringay recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Harringay

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harringay recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Harringay

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harringay recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Harringay

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harringay recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Harringay

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harringay recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Harringay

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harringay recorded 55 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 up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Harringay

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harringay recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Harringay

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harringay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Harringay

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harringay recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Harringay

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harringay recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harringay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harringay.

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 Harringay over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harringay 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.

Harringay has an estimated population of 14,030. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harringay sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Harringay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.