Crime Rate in Tollington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tollington

The total recorded crimes in Tollington, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 313 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tollington crime rate of 2.17 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (10.64% increase)
Tollington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Thorpedale Road with total crimes: 19

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tollington has recorded 313 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 3th 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.

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
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

Tollington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 761 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 84.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202547
January 202542
December 202439
November 202442
October 202453
September 202435
August 202444
April 202446

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202422
September 202415
August 20242
April 202416

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20259
January 202518
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
April 20241

A total of 367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202542
January 202541
December 202435
November 202432
October 202447
September 202486
August 202414
April 202416

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202524
December 202415
November 202412
October 202423
September 202420
August 20248
April 202419

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202413
August 202412
April 202411

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 20247
April 202414

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Tollington in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting41
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Thorpedale Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Pine Grove (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Hercules Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Mayton Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A1201 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Bavaria Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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