Muswell Hill vs Tottenham Hale

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Muswell Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Tottenham Hale Metropolitan Police Service

      Muswell Hill vs Tottenham Hale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Muswell Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,822 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      41.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tottenham Hale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,316 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Muswell Hill
      B Tottenham Hale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,822
      12,316
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,623
      12,948
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.6%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Muswell Hill
      B Tottenham Hale
      Violent Crime
      884 ↑7%
      3,100 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      896 ↑8%
      2,568 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓13%
      833 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      748 ↑0%
      840 ↓16%
      Burglary
      297 ↓26%
      438 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓5%
      555 ↑4%
      Drugs
      143 ↑24%
      775 ↑16%
      Public Order
      219 ↑3%
      590 ↑1%
      Robbery
      174 ↓6%
      488 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      525 ↑66%
      912 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      280 ↑4%
      831 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↓9%
      176 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      97 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓6%
      113 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Muswell Hill safer than Tottenham Hale?

      Muswell Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,822 crimes in the last 12 months. Tottenham Hale has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,316 crimes. Tottenham Hale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Muswell Hill vs Tottenham Hale?

      Muswell Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tottenham Hale shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale?

      In Muswell Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (896 incidents). In Tottenham Hale, it is Violent Crime (3,100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale?

      Muswell Hill recorded 896 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tottenham Hale recorded 2,568. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Muswell Hill vs Tottenham Hale?

      Violent crime in Muswell Hill totalled 884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,100 in Tottenham Hale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Muswell Hill recorded 4,623 crimes (now 4,822, a change of +4.3%). Tottenham Hale recorded 12,948 crimes previously (now 12,316, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Muswell Hill has a resolution rate of 41.6% and Tottenham Hale has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale?

      Muswell Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tottenham Hale is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Muswell Hill or Tottenham Hale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Muswell Hill and Tottenham Hale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.