Haringey Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Haringey's overall crime rate in January 2026 was 9.8 per 1,000 residents — 44.1% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the borough in a stark contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences (26.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (23.5%) dominating the crime profile. The post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall in January may have contributed to lower shoplifting incidents, though this category remained 5% above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, continued to outpace national benchmarks by 147%, reflecting challenges in managing public spaces in a densely populated urban area. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 116% above the UK average, potentially linked to Haringey's extensive transport network and commuter infrastructure. The seasonal context of January — shorter days and post-holiday lulls — appears to have mitigated some outdoor crime patterns, yet the persistence of high anti-social behaviour and property-related offences underscores the need for targeted interventions in key locations such as transport hubs and retail corridors.

January 2026 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with bicycle theft falling by 40.6% (32 to 19) — a shift likely tied to post-holiday retail patterns and shorter daylight hours reducing opportunistic theft. Theft from the person also dropped by 34.1% (164 to 108), possibly reflecting lower foot traffic in commercial areas during the post-Christmas period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose by 7.0% (568 to 608), maintaining its status as the most common crime type at 23.5% of total incidents. This category remains 147% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in community engagement and policing in high-density urban zones. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 116% above the UK average, pointing to vulnerabilities in car parks and transport hubs. Meanwhile, 'other crime' surged by 61.1% (18 to 29), a category that may encompass unclassified incidents warranting closer scrutiny by local authorities.

Haringey's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month's 10.5 per 1,000. This marks a slight but measurable shift in the local crime picture, though the area remains significantly above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Haringey experienced approximately 84 crimes each day in January, reflecting the density of activity in a major urban centre. When scaled to the population of 263,850, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 102 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate shows a downward trend, the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture, with certain categories far exceeding national benchmarks. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it should be contextualised within Haringey's specific environment and infrastructure.