Crime in White Hart Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,510 crimes were recorded in White Hart Lane in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of White Hart Lane
- Questions about crime in White Hart Lane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (503), anti-social behaviour (338) and vehicle crime (141) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 886th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | White Hart Lane | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,510 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.3 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,982 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in White Hart Lane of any year here (1,510 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,510 | 116.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,593 | 122.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,657 | 127.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,748 | 134.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,939 | 149.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,164 | 166.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,244 | 172.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,915 | 147.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,960 | 151.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, White Hart Lane recorded notably more robbery (2.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (92% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and criminal damage and arson (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 52 and violence and sexual offences rose from 411 to 503, while drugs fell from 121 to 67 and criminal damage and arson fell from 100 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 503 | 38.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 338 | 26.0 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 10.9 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other theft | 115 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 70 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 67 | 5.2 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +148% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 3.2 | 1.7 | -34% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.1 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than White Hart Lane; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Green (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs White Hart Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Castle | 1,405 | 111.1 | -4% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -30% |
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +139% |
| Woodside | 2,098 | 124.3 | +7% |
| Tottenham Central | 2,589 | 164.8 | +42% |
| Northumberland Park | 3,312 | 207.2 | +78% |
| St Ann's | 1,383 | 130.5 | +12% |
| Tottenham Hale | 2,261 | 157.1 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in White Hart Lane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Grainger Road | 86 |
| On or near Bennington Road | 62 |
| On or near Turnant Road | 56 |
| On or near White Hart Lane | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Norman Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Thetford Close | 37 |
| On or near Walden Road | 33 |
| On or near Fife Road | 32 |
Of the 1,172 crimes in White Hart Lane with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 338 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 485 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
White Hart Lane has an estimated population of 12,982 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up White Hart Lane average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | White Hart Lane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is White Hart Lane a safe place to live?
White Hart Lane recorded 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 886th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in White Hart Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 503 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (338).
Is crime in White Hart Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in White Hart Lane was down 5% on the year before: 1,510 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,593 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of White Hart Lane?
About 12,982 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers White Hart Lane?
White Hart Lane 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.