Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holmesdale Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Highgate , and the 166th lowest crime rate of 719 local areas in Haringey .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Holmesdale Road (N6 5TH) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 46.7% lower than the Highgate average (98.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holmesdale Road (N6 5TH), the main crime hotspot is near Causton Road. Police recorded 107 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tudor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Milton Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanhope Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tudor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanhope Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanhope Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Wembury Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wembury Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Wembury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wembury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wembury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmesdale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Milton Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shepherd'S Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Milton Park | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winchester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Archway Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Archway Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Theatre/Concert Hall | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Theatre/Concert Hall | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Theatre/Concert Hall | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Theatre/Concert Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tudor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tudor Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wembury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stanhope Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Priory Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Causton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Priory Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Causton Road | Under investigation |
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