Crime in White Hart Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,520 crimes were recorded in White Hart Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in White Hart Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in White Hart Lane
- Types of crime in White Hart Lane
- White Hart Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in White Hart Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in White Hart Lane
- Population and deprivation in White Hart Lane
- Questions about crime in White Hart Lane
- About this data
1,520 crimes were recorded in White Hart Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, White Hart Lane has the 869th highest crime rate.
| Measure | White Hart Lane | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,520 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.1 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,982 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in White Hart Lane was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,195 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,520). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,520 | 117.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,588 | 122.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,664 | 128.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,793 | 138.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,920 | 147.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,195 | 169.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,175 | 167.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,956 | 150.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,971 | 151.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in White Hart Lane 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 shoplifting (+123%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 38.2 | 1.12 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 340 | 26.2 | 1.71 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 11.0 | 2.24 | -9% |
| Other theft | 111 | 8.6 | 1.34 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -26% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.2 | 1.60 | -41% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -3% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +123% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 3.5 | 2.10 | -28% |
| Robbery | 41 | 3.2 | 2.34 | -27% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +129% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in White Hart Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. White Hart Lane recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in White Hart Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. White Hart Lane recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in White Hart Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. White Hart Lane recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in White Hart Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. White Hart Lane recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in White Hart Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. White Hart Lane recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in White Hart Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. White Hart Lane recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in White Hart Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. White Hart Lane recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in White Hart Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. White Hart Lane recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in White Hart Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. White Hart Lane recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in White Hart Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. White Hart Lane recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in White Hart Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. White Hart Lane recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in White Hart Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. White Hart Lane recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in White Hart Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. White Hart Lane recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in White Hart Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. White Hart Lane recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to White Hart Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to White Hart Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs White Hart Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Castle | 1,394 | 110.2 | -6% |
| West Green | 1,088 | 82.3 | -30% |
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +138% |
| Woodside | 2,057 | 121.9 | +4% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,592 | 165.0 | +41% |
| Northumberland Park | 3,337 | 208.8 | +78% |
| St Ann's | 1,358 | 128.1 | +9% |
| Tottenham Hale | 2,243 | 155.8 | +33% |
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 White Hart Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Grainger Road | 86 |
| On or near Bennington Road | 67 |
| On or near Turnant Road | 49 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Norman Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Fife Road | 35 |
| On or near Thetford Close | 35 |
| On or near Cumberton Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in White Hart Lane 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 496 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 382 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 340 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
White Hart Lane has an estimated population of 12,982. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in White Hart Lane sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | White Hart Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.3% |
| Social rented homes | 40.7% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% |
Is White Hart Lane a safe place to live?
White Hart Lane recorded 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in White Hart Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (340).
Is crime in White Hart Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in White Hart Lane was down 4% on the year before: 1,520 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,588 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers White Hart Lane?
White Hart Lane is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 White Hart Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.