Crime Rate in Hillrise: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillrise

The total recorded crimes in Hillrise, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillrise crime rate of 1.69 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
Hillrise Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield Close with total crimes: 18
  • Trays Hill Close with total crimes: 16
  • Blythwood Road with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Hillrise has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillrise)CrimesRank (Hillrise)CrimesRank (Hillrise)
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
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

Hillrise Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 569 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Other theft3
2. Trays Hill Close (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blythwood Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ashley Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
5. A103 (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Sunnyside Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Highcroft Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime3
8. Porter Square (Map)
Total9
Burglary2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Holly Park (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Partington Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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