Crime Rate in Holloway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holloway

The total recorded crimes in Holloway, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holloway crime rate of 1.24 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Holloway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12
  • Pollard Close with total crimes: 10
  • Beacon Hill with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Islington.

    • 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 areas in the Islington.

  • 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 July 2025 the Holloway has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holloway)CrimesRank (Holloway)CrimesRank (Holloway)
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
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Holloway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202546
May 202528
April 202532
March 202535
February 202520
January 202534
December 202420
November 202445
October 202438
September 202463
August 202444

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202525
April 202516
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20258
April 202521
March 202521
February 20256
January 202514
December 202419
November 20246
October 202418
September 202419
August 20245

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202525
May 202527
April 202536
March 202526
February 202532
January 202529
December 202443
November 202426
October 202428
September 202434
August 202419

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202529
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holloway in July 2025

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

1. Holloway Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Pollard Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beacon Hill (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Warlters Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
5. Biddestone Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hornsey Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Sturmer Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Keighley Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Camden Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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