Crime Rate in Finsbury Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finsbury Park

The total recorded crimes in Finsbury Park, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 290 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finsbury Park crime rate of 2.21 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (-13.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Finsbury Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Place with total crimes: 55
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Finsbury Park has recorded 290 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)CrimesRank (Finsbury Park)
Laycock405 23,577 15,453 1
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
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
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
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

Finsbury Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (119 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 894 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 2025104
March 202569
February 202573
January 202584
December 202488
November 202472
October 202492
September 2024103
August 2024119

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202531
March 202521
February 202522
January 202528
December 202429
November 202430
October 202431
September 202417
August 20247
July 20242
May 202411

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 202520
January 202513
December 202411
November 202416
October 202418
September 20249
August 202417
July 20243
May 202411

A total of 527 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202566
March 202552
February 202548
January 202545
December 202471
November 202456
October 202443
September 202444
August 202420
July 20243
May 202434

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202552
March 202564
February 202546
January 202558
December 202452
November 202448
October 202433
September 202446
August 202444
July 20243
May 20248

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 202415
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202511
February 202520
January 202529
December 202414
November 202414
October 202412
September 202416
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 202422
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20259
February 202513
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Finsbury Park in May 2025

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

1. Station Place (Map)
Total55
Theft from the person22
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery4
Drugs3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour13
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sonderburg Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. City North Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whadcoat Street (Map)
Total10
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Coleridge Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Wells Terrace (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Birnam Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
10. Stacey Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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