Figures detailed in the council’s second annual Young People at Risk Strategy report (2019–2029) have revealed custody rates in Haringey have reached their lowest point on record, with just one child sentenced to custody this year - an 83% reduction.
Significant progress has been made in reducing serious youth violence and expanding opportunities for young people. Knife crime and robbery have both fallen, with youth violence victims reduced by 7% compared to last year. Youth reoffending has also dropped to 26%, well below London and national averages.
Education outcomes are also improving. GCSE success has risen to 62.6%, above the national average, while the proportion of 16–17-year-olds not in education, employment or training has fallen to just 1.7%. At the same time, nearly 100 fewer children required social care support compared to the previous year, reflecting the borough’s growing success in prevention and support.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools & Families, said:
This report demonstrates the real difference our Young People at Risk Strategy is making in Haringey.
By working hand in hand with schools, families, local businesses, and community partners, we are not only reducing youth violence but also opening up brighter futures for our young people.
Every child deserves the chance to thrive, and these results show that with the right support, prevention, and opportunities, lasting change is possible. Together, we are building a safer, stronger borough where ambition and resilience can flourish.
Partnership working has been central to this progress. A borough-wide Knife Crime Awareness Week brought together schools, retailers, and community organisations to tackle violence.
Mobile Youth Hubs, the SAFE Taskforce, and the Home Cooked programme provided vital support to hundreds of young people and families. Meanwhile, 162 professionals took part in specialist training to strengthen frontline capacity, ensuring vulnerable youth receive the guidance and protection they need.
These achievements set the stage for the final phase of the ten-year strategy, reinforcing Haringey’s vision of a safer, stronger borough where every young person can thrive.
The full second annual Young People at Risk Strategy report can be found here.
