Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Muswell Hill area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hornsey , and the 151st lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Muswell Hill (N10 3PP) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.1% lower than the Hornsey average (80.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Muswell Hill (N10 3PP), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 81 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hornsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St James'S Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Muswell Hill Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Muswell Hill Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Methuen Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Methuen Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elms Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ellington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ellington Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Muswell Hill Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Etheldene Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dukes Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dukes Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dukes Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St James'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Muswell Hill Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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