Crime Rate in Hillrise: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillrise

The total recorded crimes in Hillrise, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 194 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillrise crime rate of 1.46 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 Hillrise, encompassing approximately 132,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (40.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (113.64% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
Hillrise Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trays Hill Close with total crimes: 25
  • Jessie Blythe Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Crouch Hill with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hillrise?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Hillrise demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 1157 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hillrise recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hillrise had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,970 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hillrise recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillrise Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hillrise has recorded 194 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Hillrise crimes were 1,157. The crime rate of Hillrise in 2024 was 8.71 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillrise were around 1,970 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.83 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)
Laycock489 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park284 52,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell290 42,524 23,726 3
Junction323 22,219 43,477 4
Tollington313 31,720 62,149 8
Bunhill275 61,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'207 81,347 92,335 6
Arsenal193 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside217 71,470 71,788 12
Caledonian199 101,389 82,018 9
Barnsbury202 91,249 101,956 11
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Hillrise Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 514 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202542
January 202554
December 202450
November 202450
October 202474
September 202462
August 202467
April 202456

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202522
January 202527
December 202428
November 202448
October 202431
September 202443
August 202427
April 202438

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202515
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 202514
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202529
January 202525
December 202410
November 202416
October 202428
September 202419
August 202414
April 202423

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202521
January 202514
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410
April 202416

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 202415
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hillrise in March 2025

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

1. Trays Hill Close (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Jessie Blythe Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Crouch Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Highlands Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. A103 (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Porter Square (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Heathville Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ashley Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

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