Crime Rate in Arsenal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arsenal

The total recorded crimes in Arsenal, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arsenal crime rate of 1.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arsenal, encompassing approximately 155,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
Arsenal Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rock Street with total crimes: 31
  • Shelburne Road with total crimes: 10
  • Slaney Place with total crimes: 9

How safe is Arsenal?

To understand the safety of Arsenal, we need to analyze Arsenal crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Arsenal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 1198 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arsenal recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Arsenal had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 2,180 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Arsenal witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Arsenal has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Arsenal Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arsenal has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Arsenal crimes were 1,198. The crime rate of Arsenal in 2024 was 7.70 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arsenal were around 2,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.01 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arsenal)CrimesRank (Arsenal)CrimesRank (Arsenal)
Laycock405 23,577 15,453 1
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
Finsbury Park290 52,339 34,022 2
Junction338 32,219 43,477 4
Bunhill303 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'242 71,347 92,335 6
Tollington274 61,720 62,149 8
St Peter's & Canalside208 101,470 71,788 12
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury173 111,249 101,956 11
Holloway143 14984 131,582 13
Tufnell Park151 13795 151,318 16
Highbury118 17912 141,473 14
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

Arsenal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202530
February 202522
January 202536
December 202424
November 202436
October 202439
September 202438
August 202446

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 202510
February 202514
January 202529
December 202414
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 274 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202537
March 202528
February 202518
January 202521
December 202440
November 202437
October 202423
September 202421
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 202514
February 202521
January 202511
December 202418
November 202413
October 202416
September 202420
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202558
March 202544
February 202535
January 202548
December 202432
November 202423
October 202434
September 202435
August 202431
May 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202518
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Arsenal in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arsenal postcode area is presented below.

1. Rock Street (Map)
Total31
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shelburne Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Slaney Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Prah Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Legard Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Elphinstone Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
9. Highbury Hill (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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