Crime Rate in Highbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highbury

The total recorded crimes in Highbury, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highbury crime rate of 1.13 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 Highbury, encompassing approximately 104,227 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Highbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • Catherall Road with total crimes: 7
  • Highbury New Park with total crimes: 6

How safe is Highbury?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Highbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 912 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highbury recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Highbury had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,473 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highbury recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Highbury has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Highbury crimes were 912. The crime rate of Highbury in 2024 was 8.75 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highbury were around 1,473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.13 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highbury)CrimesRank (Highbury)CrimesRank (Highbury)
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
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
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

Highbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
January 202523
December 202431
November 202418
October 202435
September 202425
August 202420
July 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202524
February 202518
January 202525
December 202423
November 202431
October 202433
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 20246
November 202416
October 202424
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202516
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202520
February 202513
January 202521
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202524
March 202517
February 202511
January 20257
December 202415
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
September 20243

High Crime Locations Highbury in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Catherall Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Highbury New Park (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Horsell Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Burglary1
5. Fieldway Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highbury Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Collins Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Assata Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1

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