Crime in West Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,075 crimes were recorded in West Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Green at a glance
- Crime trends in West Green
- Types of crime in West Green
- West Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Green
- Demographics of West Green
- Questions about crime in West Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (235) and vehicle crime (103) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,789th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Green | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,075 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,219 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Green of any year here (1,075 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,075 | 81.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,101 | 83.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,356 | 102.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,368 | 103.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,521 | 115.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,692 | 128.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,834 | 138.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,542 | 116.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,617 | 122.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Green recorded notably more theft from the person (2.9 times the national rate), robbery (78% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (62% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 48 to 65 and public order rose from 41 to 53, while criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 34 and drugs fell from 67 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 26.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 17.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 65 | 4.9 | 1.7 | +35% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.4 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than West Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | +60% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +242% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,589 | 164.8 | +103% |
| White Hart Lane | 1,510 | 116.3 | +43% |
| Harringay | 2,132 | 152.0 | +87% |
| Hermitage & Gardens | 1,088 | 159.6 | +96% |
| Bruce Castle | 1,405 | 111.1 | +37% |
| Seven Sisters | 1,149 | 138.4 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in West Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashleys Alley” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashleys Alley | 57 |
| On or near Nightclub | 44 |
| On or near Freedom Road | 41 |
| On or near Adams Road | 37 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 37 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 36 |
| On or near Penniston Close | 35 |
| On or near Caversham Road | 34 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 32 |
| On or near Willan Road | 31 |
Of the 840 crimes in West Green with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 235 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 391 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
West Green has an estimated population of 13,219 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (57%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Green average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Green a safe place to live?
West Green recorded 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,789th 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 West Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (235).
Is crime in West Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Green was down 2% on the year before: 1,075 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,101 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Green?
About 13,219 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Green?
West 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.