Crime Rate in Highbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highbury

The total recorded crimes in Highbury, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highbury crime rate of 1.27 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Highbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catherall Road with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Canning Road with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Highbury has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highbury)CrimesRank (Highbury)CrimesRank (Highbury)
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
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
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Highbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202522
May 202526
April 202522
March 202524
February 202518
January 202525
December 202423
November 202431
October 202433
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202522
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
January 202523
December 202431
November 202418
October 202435
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 202513
March 202516
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 20246
November 202416
October 202424
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 202516
March 202520
February 202513
January 202521
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202514
April 202524
March 202517
February 202511
January 20257
December 202415
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 1 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

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20253
September 20243

High Crime Locations Highbury in July 2025

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

1. Catherall Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Canning Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Highbury Terrace (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Calabria Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
7. Collins Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
8. Highbury Quadrant (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
9. Gallia Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highbury Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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