Crime in Stroud Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,046 crimes were recorded in Stroud Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stroud Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Stroud Green
- Types of crime in Stroud Green
- Stroud Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stroud Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stroud Green
- Demographics of Stroud Green
- Questions about crime in Stroud Green
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (385), violence and sexual offences (217) and vehicle crime (108) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stroud Green | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,046 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.8 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,698 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stroud Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,203 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (970). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,046 | 97.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,026 | 95.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 997 | 93.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,012 | 94.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,088 | 101.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,203 | 112.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,133 | 105.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,043 | 97.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 970 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stroud Green recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (54% below) and public order (47% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 257 to 385, while drugs fell from 54 to 25 and burglary fell from 105 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 385 | 36.0 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 10.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 54 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.4 | 1.7 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -54% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stroud Green; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Green (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stroud Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch End | 1,195 | 105.6 | +8% |
| Harringay | 2,132 | 152.0 | +55% |
| Hermitage & Gardens | 1,088 | 159.6 | +63% |
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | -5% |
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | +33% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | +42% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +184% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Stroud Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ennis Road” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ennis Road | 138 |
| On or near Beatrice Road | 99 |
| On or near Florence Road | 57 |
| On or near Albert Mews | 46 |
| On or near Highbank Way | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Lorne Road | 38 |
| On or near Victoria Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Darren Close | 28 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 28 |
Of the 661 crimes in Stroud Green with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 385 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 53.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 24.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Stroud Green has an estimated population of 10,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (54%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stroud Green average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stroud Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stroud Green a safe place to live?
Stroud Green recorded 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Stroud Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (217).
Is crime in Stroud Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stroud Green was up 2% on the year before: 1,046 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,026 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stroud Green?
About 10,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stroud Green?
Stroud Green 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.