Crime in South Tottenham: statistics, rates and trends
2,945 crimes were recorded in South Tottenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 150.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Tottenham at a glance
- Crime trends in South Tottenham
- Types of crime in South Tottenham
- South Tottenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Tottenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Tottenham
- Demographics of South Tottenham
- Questions about crime in South Tottenham
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (837), violence and sexual offences (747) and vehicle crime (252) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 433rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South Tottenham | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,945 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.6 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,559 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Tottenham peaked in the year to August 2020 (4,016 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,935). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,945 | 150.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,935 | 150.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,121 | 159.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,120 | 159.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,327 | 170.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,251 | 166.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,016 | 205.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,580 | 183.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,013 | 154.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 287 |
| July 2026 | 268 |
| June 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 315 |
| April 2026 | 271 |
| March 2026 | 223 |
| February 2026 | 190 |
| January 2026 | 215 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 227 |
| October 2025 | 273 |
| September 2025 | 232 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Tottenham recorded notably more theft from the person (4.9 times the national rate), robbery (3.6 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (40% below) and other crime (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 671 to 837 and violence and sexual offences rose from 620 to 747, while theft from the person fell from 296 to 162 and criminal damage and arson fell from 139 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 837 | 42.8 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 747 | 38.2 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 252 | 12.9 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 195 | 10.0 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 162 | 8.3 | 1.7 | -45% |
| Public order | 147 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 135 | 6.9 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 5.1 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Robbery | 95 | 4.9 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 72 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -12% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Tottenham; the highest is Northumberland Park (207.2 per 1,000) and the lowest West Green (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Tottenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | -8% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,589 | 164.8 | +9% |
| Tottenham Hale | 2,261 | 157.1 | +4% |
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | -13% |
| Hermitage & Gardens | 1,088 | 159.6 | +6% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -46% |
| Bruce Castle | 1,405 | 111.1 | -26% |
| Northumberland Park | 3,312 | 207.2 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in South Tottenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (306).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 306 |
| On or near Ermine Road | 141 |
| On or near Isobel Place | 135 |
| On or near Mill Mead Road | 124 |
| On or near South Tottenham | 104 |
| On or near Stonebridge Road | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 68 |
| On or near Colsterworth Road | 65 |
| On or near Tottenham Green East | 65 |
Of the 2,108 crimes in South Tottenham with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 837 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,030 | 48.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 583 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 15 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
South Tottenham has an estimated population of 19,559 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (59%, against 23%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more social housing (32%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Tottenham average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Tottenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South Tottenham a safe place to live?
South Tottenham recorded 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 433rd 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 South Tottenham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 837 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (747).
Is crime in South Tottenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Tottenham was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,945 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,935 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Tottenham?
About 19,559 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Tottenham?
South Tottenham 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.