Crime Rate in Finsbury Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finsbury Park

The total recorded crimes in Finsbury Park, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finsbury Park crime rate of 2.86 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 Finsbury Park, encompassing approximately 131,209 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (23.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-8.20% decrease)
  • Drugs: (55) incidents (150.00% increase)
Finsbury Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Place with total crimes: 80
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23
  • Sonderburg Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Finsbury Park?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Finsbury Park reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 2,339 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Finsbury Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Finsbury Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Islington average, with 4,022 crimes compared to 2,436. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Finsbury Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Finsbury Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Finsbury Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Finsbury Park has recorded 375 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Finsbury Park crimes were 2,339. The crime rate of Finsbury Park in 2024 was 17.83 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Finsbury Park were around 4,022 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.65 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
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
Arsenal179 101,198 112,180 7
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

Finsbury Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (82 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (104 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (84 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (72 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 202520
January 202513
December 202411
November 202416

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 202422

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202514
April 20257
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415

A total of 763 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 84.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202582
May 202590
April 2025104
March 202569
February 202573
January 202584
December 202488
November 202472

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202527
May 202519
April 202531
March 202521
February 202522
January 202528
December 202429
November 202430

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 202513
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246

A total of 459 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202539
May 202545
April 202566
March 202552
February 202548
January 202545
December 202471
November 202456

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202522
May 202525
April 202530
March 202511
February 202520
January 202529
December 202414
November 202414

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202561
May 202550
April 202552
March 202564
February 202546
January 202558
December 202452
November 202448

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 202415
November 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202415

High Crime Locations Finsbury Park in July 2025

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

1. Station Place (Map)
Total80
Theft from the person18
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs15
Other theft6
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Sonderburg Road (Map)
Total16
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Wells Terrace (Map)
Total14
Other theft6
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morris Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. City North Place (Map)
Total12
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coleridge Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Briset Way (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Whadcoat Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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