Crime in Woodside, Haringey: statistics, rates and trends
2,098 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Haringey in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Woodside, Haringey
- Questions about crime in Woodside, Haringey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (694), anti-social behaviour (490) and drugs (173) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Woodside, Haringey | Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,098 | 34,981 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.3 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,873 | 263,850 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodside, Haringey peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,623 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,928). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,098 | 124.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,122 | 125.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,928 | 114.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,197 | 130.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,149 | 127.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,623 | 155.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,523 | 149.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,137 | 126.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,412 | 143.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 209 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodside, Haringey recorded notably more theft from the person (4.0 times the national rate), drugs (3.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (89% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and other crime (41% below). On the year before, public order rose from 122 to 148 and other theft rose from 109 to 129, while criminal damage and arson fell from 117 to 44 and burglary fell from 72 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 694 | 41.1 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 490 | 29.0 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Drugs | 173 | 10.3 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 9.4 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Public order | 148 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 129 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 113 | 6.7 | 1.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -62% |
| Robbery | 41 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodside, Haringey; the highest is Noel Park (278.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Alexandra Park (79.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodside, Haringey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Park | 4,078 | 278.0 | +124% |
| Bounds Green | 748 | 90.8 | -27% |
| White Hart Lane | 1,510 | 116.3 | -6% |
| Alexandra Park | 757 | 79.5 | -36% |
| West Green | 1,075 | 81.3 | -35% |
| Hornsey | 1,447 | 92.7 | -25% |
| Harringay | 2,132 | 152.0 | +22% |
| Bruce Castle | 1,405 | 111.1 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Woodside, Haringey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Portree Close” (211).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Portree Close | 211 |
| On or near Wood Green | 168 |
| On or near High Road | 90 |
| On or near Progress Way | 79 |
| On or near Commerce Road | 69 |
| On or near River Park Road | 68 |
| On or near Wolves Lane | 62 |
| On or near Stuart Crescent | 52 |
| On or near St Albans Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Khalsa Court | 44 |
Of the 1,608 crimes in Woodside, Haringey with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 490 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 571 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 431 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 124 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Woodside, Haringey has an estimated population of 16,873 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (57%, against 23%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodside, Haringey average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodside, Haringey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 57.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woodside, Haringey a safe place to live?
Woodside, Haringey recorded 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 764th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Woodside, Haringey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 694 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (490).
Is crime in Woodside, Haringey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodside, Haringey was down 1% on the year before: 2,098 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,122 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodside, Haringey?
About 16,873 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodside, Haringey?
Woodside, Haringey 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.