Crime in Northumberland Park: statistics, rates and trends
3,312 crimes were recorded in Northumberland Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 207.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northumberland Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Northumberland Park
- Types of crime in Northumberland Park
- Northumberland Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northumberland Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northumberland Park
- Demographics of Northumberland Park
- Questions about crime in Northumberland Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (981), anti-social behaviour (894) and vehicle crime (206) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 184th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Northumberland Park | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,312 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 207.2 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,983 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northumberland Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,647 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (3,155). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,312 | 207.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,647 | 228.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,357 | 210.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,456 | 216.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,460 | 216.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,619 | 226.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,634 | 227.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,227 | 201.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,155 | 197.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 279 |
| July 2026 | 297 |
| June 2026 | 288 |
| May 2026 | 274 |
| April 2026 | 299 |
| March 2026 | 295 |
| February 2026 | 218 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 277 |
| November 2025 | 297 |
| October 2025 | 287 |
| September 2025 | 281 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northumberland Park recorded notably more theft from the person (6.6 times the national rate), robbery (4.2 times the national rate) and drugs (3.7 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 182 to 81 and drugs fell from 273 to 194.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 981 | 61.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 894 | 55.9 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 206 | 12.9 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 205 | 12.8 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 202 | 12.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Drugs | 194 | 12.1 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 177 | 11.1 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 152 | 9.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Robbery | 91 | 5.7 | 1.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Northumberland Park has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northumberland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Castle | 1,405 | 111.1 | -46% |
| Tottenham Hale | 2,261 | 157.1 | -24% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,589 | 164.8 | -20% |
| White Hart Lane | 1,510 | 116.3 | -44% |
| South Tottenham | 2,945 | 150.6 | -27% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -61% |
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | -37% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Northumberland Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (285).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 285 |
| On or near Fore Street | 141 |
| On or near Roebuck Close | 133 |
| On or near Bennetts Close | 125 |
| On or near Chapel Place | 105 |
| On or near Kimberley Road | 92 |
| On or near Glendish Road | 89 |
| On or near Cedar Road | 88 |
| On or near Maple Place | 88 |
| On or near Percival Court | 84 |
Of the 2,418 crimes in Northumberland Park with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 894 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 971 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 701 | 29.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 238 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 99 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 13 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Northumberland Park has an estimated population of 15,983 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (60%, against 23%), more social housing (42%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northumberland Park average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northumberland Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 87.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northumberland Park a safe place to live?
Northumberland Park recorded 207.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 184th 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 Northumberland Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 981 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (894).
Is crime in Northumberland Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northumberland Park was down 9% on the year before: 3,312 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,647 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northumberland Park?
About 15,983 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northumberland Park?
Northumberland Park 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.