Crime Rate in Arsenal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arsenal

The total recorded crimes in Arsenal, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arsenal crime rate of 1.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
Arsenal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rock Street with total crimes: 37
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Slaney Place with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Arsenal has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arsenal)CrimesRank (Arsenal)CrimesRank (Arsenal)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
Junction339 52,219 43,477 4
Bunhill350 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'228 81,347 92,335 6
Tollington291 61,720 62,149 8
St Peter's & Canalside225 91,470 71,788 12
Caledonian232 71,389 82,018 9
Hillrise138 131,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury166 111,249 101,956 11
Tufnell Park140 12795 151,318 16
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Arsenal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202526
May 202533
April 202538
March 202530
February 202522
January 202536
December 202424
November 202436
October 202439
September 202438
August 202446

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202512
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 20259
April 202521
March 202514
February 202521
January 202511
December 202418
November 202413
October 202416
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202546
May 202532
April 202558
March 202544
February 202535
January 202548
December 202432
November 202423
October 202434
September 202435
August 202431

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 313 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202525
May 202537
April 202537
March 202528
February 202518
January 202521
December 202440
November 202437
October 202423
September 202421
August 202410

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 44 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
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 20257
April 202516
March 202510
February 202514
January 202529
December 202414
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Arsenal in July 2025

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

1. Rock Street (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs7
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Slaney Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Prah Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elphinstone Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
7. Rollit Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
8. Legard Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hurlock Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queensland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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