Crime in South Tottenham: statistics, rates and trends

2,897 crimes were recorded in South Tottenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 811 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Tottenham has the 444th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Tottenham was highest in the year to July 2020 (4,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,897). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Tottenham 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, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+24%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-49%) and robbery (-29%).

Anti-social behaviour in South Tottenham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Tottenham recorded 811 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in South Tottenham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Tottenham recorded 725 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Tottenham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Tottenham recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Tottenham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Tottenham recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South Tottenham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Tottenham recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Tottenham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Tottenham recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Tottenham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Tottenham recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Tottenham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Tottenham recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Tottenham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Tottenham recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South Tottenham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Tottenham recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Tottenham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Tottenham recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South Tottenham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Tottenham recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Tottenham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Tottenham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Tottenham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Tottenham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Tottenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Tottenham.

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 South Tottenham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Tottenham 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.

South Tottenham has an estimated population of 19,559. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Tottenham sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South Tottenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.