Crime Rate in Hillrise: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillrise

The total recorded crimes in Hillrise, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillrise crime rate of 1.04 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-68.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Hillrise Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crouch Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Barnfield Close with total crimes: 9
  • Heathville Road 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 areas in the Islington.

    • 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 areas in the Islington.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hillrise has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillrise)CrimesRank (Hillrise)CrimesRank (Hillrise)
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
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

Hillrise Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202544
May 202560
April 202551
March 202559
February 202542
January 202554
December 202450
November 202450
October 202474
September 202462
August 202467

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
April 202511
March 202518
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202517
April 20259
March 20257
February 202521
January 202514
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 20254
January 202514
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 241 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202523
April 202528
March 202525
February 202529
January 202525
December 202410
November 202416
October 202428
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20259
April 20255
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202520
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 202415
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202554
May 202549
April 202542
March 202547
February 202522
January 202527
December 202428
November 202448
October 202431
September 202443
August 202427

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202524
April 202529
March 20258
February 202515
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hillrise in July 2025

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

1. Crouch Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Heathville Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Highcroft Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. A103 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Trays Hill Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
7. Porter Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Blythwood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
9. Ashley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
10. Hazellville Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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