Crime Rate in Junction: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Junction

The total recorded crimes in Junction, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 323 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Junction crime rate of 3.09 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (39.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-26.83% 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: 26
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Junction has recorded 323 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 2th 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.

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
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
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Junction Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202519
January 202519
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
April 202417

A total of 762 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202563
January 202577
December 202455
November 202488
October 202474
September 2024126
August 2024122
April 202469

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202541
January 202518
December 202429
November 202427
October 202428
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202524
December 202419
November 202414
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 202421

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202523
January 202520
December 202423
November 202424
October 202419
September 202419
August 20246
April 202420

A total of 695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202586
January 202580
December 202488
November 202479
October 202474
September 202474
August 202451
July 20241
May 20241
April 202481

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 291 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202541
January 202534
December 202443
November 202442
October 202443
September 202432
August 20248
April 202418

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202516
January 202518
December 202418
November 202422
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202512
December 20247
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Junction in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences33
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Sandridge Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting23
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Netherleigh Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Upper Holloway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pemberton Terrace (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Macdonald Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Archway (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Warrender Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime1
10. Foxham Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9

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