Crime in Hermitage & Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
1,088 crimes were recorded in Hermitage & Gardens in the 12 months to August 2026, 159.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hermitage & Gardens
- Questions about crime in Hermitage & Gardens
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (251), violence and sexual offences (223) and shoplifting (147) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hermitage & Gardens | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,088 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.6 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,817 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hermitage & Gardens peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (892). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,088 | 159.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 892 | 130.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 977 | 143.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,068 | 156.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,062 | 155.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,326 | 194.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,239 | 181.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,220 | 179.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,193 | 175.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hermitage & Gardens recorded notably more theft from the person (5.9 times the national rate), robbery (4.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 67 to 147 and public order rose from 44 to 70, while criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 36.8 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 21.6 | 8.5 | +119% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 13.1 | 5.0 | +37% |
| Other theft | 82 | 12.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 70 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +59% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 10.0 | 1.7 | +8% |
| Robbery | 37 | 5.4 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Burglary | 35 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hermitage & Gardens; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Green (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hermitage & Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | -18% |
| Harringay | 2,132 | 152.0 | -5% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | -13% |
| Stroud Green | 1,046 | 97.8 | -39% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -49% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,589 | 164.8 | +3% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +74% |
| South Tottenham | 2,945 | 150.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Hermitage & Gardens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (153).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Hermitage Road | 141 |
| On or near Harringay Green Lanes | 138 |
| On or near Chesterfield Mews | 75 |
| On or near Urban Mews | 74 |
| On or near St Ann'S Road | 71 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 51 |
| On or near Cleveland Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Portland Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Kimberley Gardens | 36 |
Of the 837 crimes in Hermitage & Gardens with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 55.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Hermitage & Gardens has an estimated population of 6,817 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (63%, against 23%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hermitage & Gardens average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hermitage & Gardens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hermitage & Gardens a safe place to live?
Hermitage & Gardens recorded 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 371st 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 Hermitage & Gardens?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (223).
Is crime in Hermitage & Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hermitage & Gardens was up 22% on the year before: 1,088 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 892 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hermitage & Gardens?
About 6,817 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hermitage & Gardens?
Hermitage & Gardens 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.