Crime in Hermitage & Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
1,090 crimes were recorded in Hermitage & Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hermitage & Gardens at a glance
- Crime trends in Hermitage & Gardens
- Types of crime in Hermitage & Gardens
- Hermitage & Gardens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hermitage & Gardens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hermitage & Gardens
- Population and deprivation in Hermitage & Gardens
- Questions about crime in Hermitage & Gardens
- About this data
1,090 crimes were recorded in Hermitage & Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 249 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hermitage & Gardens has the 369th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hermitage & Gardens | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,090 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.9 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,817 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hermitage & Gardens was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,351 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (873). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,090 | 159.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 873 | 128.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 980 | 143.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,076 | 157.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,075 | 157.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,351 | 198.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,242 | 182.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,192 | 174.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,189 | 174.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hermitage & Gardens 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+114%) and burglary (+62%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 249 | 36.5 | 2.38 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 33.0 | 0.96 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 20.4 | 2.46 | +114% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 12.9 | 2.62 | +38% |
| Other theft | 80 | 11.7 | 1.84 | +1% |
| Public order | 71 | 10.4 | 1.57 | +61% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 10.1 | 5.99 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.5 | 0.95 | +7% |
| Burglary | 42 | 6.2 | 1.74 | +62% |
| Robbery | 37 | 5.4 | 4.02 | +42% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.0 | 1.21 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.2 | 1.43 | -33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Hermitage & Gardens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hermitage & Gardens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hermitage & Gardens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hermitage & Gardens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hermitage & Gardens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hermitage & Gardens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hermitage & Gardens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hermitage & Gardens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hermitage & Gardens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hermitage & Gardens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hermitage & Gardens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hermitage & Gardens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hermitage & Gardens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hermitage & Gardens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hermitage & Gardens recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hermitage & Gardens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hermitage & Gardens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hermitage & Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's | 1,358 | 128.1 | -20% |
| Harringay | 2,152 | 153.4 | -4% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,184 | 142.6 | -11% |
| Stroud Green | 1,032 | 96.5 | -40% |
| West Green | 1,088 | 82.3 | -49% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,592 | 165.0 | +3% |
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +74% |
| South Tottenham | 2,897 | 148.1 | -7% |
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 Hermitage & Gardens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 155 |
| On or near Harringay Green Lanes | 144 |
| On or near Hermitage Road | 135 |
| On or near Urban Mews | 82 |
| On or near Chesterfield Mews | 75 |
| On or near St Ann'S Road | 60 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 51 |
| On or near Portland Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Vale Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Kimberley Gardens | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hermitage & Gardens 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 | 476 | 43.7% |
| Not recorded | 249 | 22.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Hermitage & Gardens has an estimated population of 6,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hermitage & Gardens sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hermitage & Gardens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Hermitage & Gardens a safe place to live?
Hermitage & Gardens recorded 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Hermitage & Gardens?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (225).
Is crime in Hermitage & Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hermitage & Gardens was up 25% on the year before: 1,090 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 873 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hermitage & Gardens?
Hermitage & Gardens 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 Hermitage & Gardens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.