Crime Rates in N8
Crime statistics for N8 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how N8 compares.
How safe is Hornsey (N8)?
N8 covers Hornsey and Crouch End, a popular north London village known for its independent cafes, restaurants, and bookshops. Victorian and Edwardian houses around the Clock Tower attract families priced out of Highgate.
Which types of crime are most reported in N8?
The checker above breaks N8 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in N8?
Enter a full N8 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
N8 at a glance
Around 942 crimes were recorded near N8 (2026-07), most commonly anti social behaviour (298).
- Recorded crimes
- 942
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 298
- Violent Crime
- 211
- Shoplifting
- 86
- Other Theft
- 69
- Vehicle Crime
- 62
Approximate, for the N8 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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