Crime in Muswell Hill: statistics, rates and trends
850 crimes were recorded in Muswell Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Muswell Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Muswell Hill
- Types of crime in Muswell Hill
- Muswell Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Muswell Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Muswell Hill
- Population and deprivation in Muswell Hill
- Questions about crime in Muswell Hill
- About this data
850 crimes were recorded in Muswell Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 163 reports (19% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Muswell Hill has the 1,130th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Muswell Hill | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 850 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.8 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,112 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Muswell Hill was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,067 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (806). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 850 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 811 | 100.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 806 | 99.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 857 | 105.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 893 | 110.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 989 | 121.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,030 | 127.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,067 | 131.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 997 | 122.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Muswell Hill 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 burglary (+53%) and public order (+50%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 20.1 | 1.31 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 16.6 | 2.01 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 15.4 | 0.45 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 11.5 | 2.33 | -4% |
| Other theft | 72 | 8.9 | 1.39 | -5% |
| Burglary | 55 | 6.8 | 1.92 | +53% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 6.4 | 3.79 | -5% |
| Public order | 45 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.6 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Robbery | 26 | 3.2 | 2.37 | -4% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.5 | 0.75 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 2.0 | 2.40 | +78% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Muswell Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Muswell Hill recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Muswell Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Muswell Hill recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Muswell Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Muswell Hill recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Muswell Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Muswell Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Muswell Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Muswell Hill recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Muswell Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Muswell Hill recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Muswell Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Muswell Hill recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Muswell Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Muswell Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Muswell Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Muswell Hill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Muswell Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Muswell Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Muswell Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Muswell Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Muswell Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Muswell Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Muswell Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Muswell Hill recorded 9 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 up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Muswell Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Muswell Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Muswell Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Muswell Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Muswell Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Green | 784 | 62.5 | -40% |
| Alexandra Park | 801 | 84.1 | -20% |
| Highgate | 1,202 | 99.9 | -5% |
| Hornsey | 1,460 | 93.5 | -11% |
| Crouch End | 1,198 | 105.9 | +1% |
| Bounds Green | 737 | 89.4 | -15% |
| Stroud Green | 1,032 | 96.5 | -8% |
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +166% |
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 Muswell Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 135 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Summerland Gardens | 55 |
| On or near Princes Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Queens Lane | 40 |
| On or near Athenaeum Place | 35 |
| On or near Marwood Square | 35 |
| On or near Hillfield Park Mews | 33 |
| On or near Fortis Green Road | 27 |
| On or near Avenue Mews | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Muswell Hill 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 | 459 | 54.0% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 19.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Muswell Hill has an estimated population of 8,112. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Muswell Hill sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Muswell Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Muswell Hill a safe place to live?
Muswell Hill recorded 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Muswell Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (135).
Is crime in Muswell Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Muswell Hill was up 5% on the year before: 850 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 811 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Muswell Hill?
Muswell Hill 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 Muswell Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.