Crime Rate in Tollington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tollington

The total recorded crimes in Tollington, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tollington crime rate of 1.90 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 Tollington, encompassing approximately 144,082 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (2.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
Tollington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Manor Gardens with total crimes: 16

How safe is Tollington?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Tollington reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 1,720 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tollington witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Tollington had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 2,149 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Tollington witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tollington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tollington has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Tollington crimes were 1,720. The crime rate of Tollington in 2024 was 11.94 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tollington were around 2,149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.92 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tollington)CrimesRank (Tollington)CrimesRank (Tollington)
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
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside208 101,470 71,788 12
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
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

Tollington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (73 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (98 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 858 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202583
March 202595
February 202565
January 202583
December 202471
November 202473
October 202495
September 2024110
August 202498

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202536
March 202552
February 202547
January 202542
December 202439
November 202442
October 202453
September 202435
August 202444

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202422
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 20256
December 20247
November 202419
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202523
March 202554
February 202542
January 202541
December 202435
November 202432
October 202447
September 202486
August 202414

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202522
February 202515
January 202524
December 202415
November 202412
October 202423
September 202420
August 20248

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 202511
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 202523
February 20259
January 202518
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 125 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Tollington in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total16
Robbery5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Drugs1
4. A1201 (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Mayton Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
6. Old Dairy Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Robbery1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Everleigh Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mitford Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fortnam Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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