Crime in Woodside, Haringey: statistics, rates and trends
2,057 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Haringey in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodside, Haringey at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodside, Haringey
- Types of crime in Woodside, Haringey
- Woodside, Haringey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodside, Haringey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodside, Haringey
- Population and deprivation in Woodside, Haringey
- Questions about crime in Woodside, Haringey
- About this data
2,057 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Haringey in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 677 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodside, Haringey has the 805th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodside, Haringey | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,057 | 35,064 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.9 | 132.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,873 | 263,850 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodside, Haringey was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,612 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,933). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 2,057 | 121.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,117 | 125.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,933 | 114.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,190 | 129.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,200 | 130.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,612 | 154.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,479 | 146.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,154 | 127.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,441 | 144.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 180 |
| March 2026 | 192 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 172 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodside, Haringey 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, drugs, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and other crime (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 677 | 40.1 | 1.17 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 472 | 28.0 | 1.82 | +3% |
| Drugs | 173 | 10.3 | 3.14 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 10.1 | 2.06 | +2% |
| Public order | 138 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 117 | 6.9 | 4.10 | +6% |
| Other theft | 116 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +2% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -54% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.4 | 1.75 | -17% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.10 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodside, Haringey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodside, Haringey recorded 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodside, Haringey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodside, Haringey recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodside, Haringey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodside, Haringey recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodside, Haringey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodside, Haringey recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodside, Haringey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodside, Haringey recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woodside, Haringey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodside, Haringey recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodside, Haringey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodside, Haringey recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodside, Haringey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodside, Haringey recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodside, Haringey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodside, Haringey recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodside, Haringey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodside, Haringey recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodside, Haringey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodside, Haringey recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodside, Haringey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodside, Haringey recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woodside, Haringey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodside, Haringey recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodside, Haringey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodside, Haringey recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodside, Haringey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodside, Haringey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodside, Haringey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Park | 4,088 | 278.6 | +129% |
| Bounds Green | 737 | 89.4 | -27% |
| White Hart Lane | 1,520 | 117.1 | -4% |
| Alexandra Park | 801 | 84.1 | -31% |
| West Green | 1,088 | 82.3 | -32% |
| Hornsey | 1,460 | 93.5 | -23% |
| Harringay | 2,152 | 153.4 | +26% |
| Bruce Castle | 1,394 | 110.2 | -10% |
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 Woodside, Haringey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Portree Close | 187 |
| On or near Wood Green | 160 |
| On or near High Road | 90 |
| On or near Progress Way | 79 |
| On or near Commerce Road | 67 |
| On or near River Park Road | 65 |
| On or near Wolves Lane | 63 |
| On or near Stuart Crescent | 53 |
| On or near St Albans Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Khalsa Court | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodside, Haringey 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 | 578 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 472 | 22.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 438 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
Woodside, Haringey has an estimated population of 16,873. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodside, Haringey sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodside, Haringey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.5% |
Is Woodside, Haringey a safe place to live?
Woodside, Haringey recorded 121.9 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 Woodside, Haringey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (472).
Is crime in Woodside, Haringey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodside, Haringey was down 3% on the year before: 2,057 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,117 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodside, Haringey?
Woodside, Haringey 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 Woodside, Haringey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.