Crime Rate in Holloway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holloway

The total recorded crimes in Holloway, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holloway crime rate of 1.38 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 Holloway, encompassing approximately 110,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
Holloway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 17
  • Pollard Close with total crimes: 12
  • Camden Lane with total crimes: 11

How safe is Holloway?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Holloway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 984 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holloway recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holloway had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,582 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holloway recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holloway Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Holloway has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Holloway crimes were 984. The crime rate of Holloway in 2024 was 8.88 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holloway were around 1,582 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.27 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking 13 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
Hillrise194 111,157 121,970 10
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Holloway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202520
January 202534
December 202420
November 202445
October 202438
September 202463
August 202444
April 202441

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
January 202514
December 202419
November 20246
October 202418
September 202419
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202532
January 202529
December 202443
November 202426
October 202428
September 202434
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 202416
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202420
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Holloway in March 2025

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

1. Holloway Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Pollard Close (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
3. Camden Lane (Map)
Total11
Robbery3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hartham Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Warlters Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Corporation Street (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Stock Orchard Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. Beacon Hill (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hartham Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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