Crime Rate in Junction: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Junction

The total recorded crimes in Junction, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 339 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Junction crime rate of 3.24 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 Junction, encompassing approximately 104,493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (49.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Junction Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 46
  • Sandridge Street with total crimes: 23
  • Witley Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Junction?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Junction reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 2,219 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Junction witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Junction experienced a greater number of crimes than the Islington average, with 3,477 crimes compared to 2,436. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Junction witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Junction has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Junction Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Junction has recorded 339 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Junction crimes were 2,219. The crime rate of Junction in 2024 was 21.24 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Junction were around 3,477 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.27 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Junction)CrimesRank (Junction)CrimesRank (Junction)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
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
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Junction Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (95 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (126 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1086 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 202595
May 202590
April 202588
March 202588
February 202563
January 202577
December 202455
November 202488
October 202474
September 2024126
August 2024122

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
May 202518
April 202524
March 202514
February 202519
January 202519
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 418 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202540
April 202533
March 202530
February 202541
January 202534
December 202443
November 202442
October 202443
September 202432
August 20248

A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202555
May 202578
April 202554
March 202580
February 202586
January 202580
December 202488
November 202479
October 202474
September 202474
August 202451

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202520
April 202526
March 202524
February 202541
January 202518
December 202429
November 202427
October 202428
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20254
April 202518
March 202519
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202524
April 202515
March 202517
February 202523
January 202520
December 202423
November 202424
October 202419
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202520
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 202524
December 202419
November 202414
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202516
April 202517
March 202521
February 202516
January 202518
December 202418
November 202422
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 20255
February 202511
January 202512
December 20247
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 20245

High Crime Locations Junction in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
2. Sandridge Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting20
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Witley Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Criterion Mews (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Macdonald Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Archway (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Wedmore Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Bovington Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rupert Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9

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