Crime in Muswell Hill: statistics, rates and trends
841 crimes were recorded in Muswell Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Muswell Hill
- Questions about crime in Muswell Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (170), shoplifting (131) and violence and sexual offences (128) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,153rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Muswell Hill | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 841 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,112 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Muswell Hill peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,055 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (813). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 841 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 813 | 100.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 825 | 101.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 847 | 104.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 873 | 107.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,007 | 124.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,021 | 125.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,055 | 130.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,013 | 124.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Muswell Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (2.7 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 52 and public order rose from 32 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 16.1 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 10.8 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 70 | 8.6 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 52 | 6.4 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 6.2 | 1.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Robbery | 30 | 3.7 | 1.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Muswell Hill; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Fortis Green (61.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Muswell Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Green | 766 | 61.1 | -41% |
| Alexandra Park | 757 | 79.5 | -23% |
| Highgate | 1,156 | 96.1 | -7% |
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | -11% |
| Crouch End | 1,195 | 105.6 | +2% |
| Bounds Green | 748 | 90.8 | -12% |
| Stroud Green | 1,046 | 97.8 | -6% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +168% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Muswell Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Summerland Gardens | 59 |
| On or near Queens Lane | 47 |
| On or near Princes Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Marwood Square | 38 |
| On or near Hillfield Park Mews | 33 |
| On or near Athenaeum Place | 30 |
| On or near Avenue Mews | 26 |
| On or near Fortis Green Road | 26 |
Of the 671 crimes in Muswell Hill with a recorded outcome, 65% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 435 | 64.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 17.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Muswell Hill has an estimated population of 8,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (67%, against 34%), more private renting (38%, against 20%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Muswell Hill average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Muswell Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 67.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Muswell Hill a safe place to live?
Muswell Hill recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,153rd 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 Muswell Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (131).
Is crime in Muswell Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Muswell Hill was up 3% on the year before: 841 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Muswell Hill?
About 8,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Muswell Hill?
Muswell Hill 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.