Crime Rate in Tufnell Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tufnell Park

The total recorded crimes in Tufnell Park, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tufnell Park crime rate of 1.55 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 Tufnell Park, encompassing approximately 90,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (14.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Tufnell Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavistock Mews with total crimes: 16
  • Community Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Anson Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Tufnell Park?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Tufnell Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 795 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tufnell Park recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Tufnell Park had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,318 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tufnell Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Tufnell Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Tufnell Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tufnell Park has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Tufnell Park crimes were 795. The crime rate of Tufnell Park in 2024 was 8.79 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tufnell Park were around 1,318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.58 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tufnell Park)CrimesRank (Tufnell Park)CrimesRank (Tufnell Park)
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
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Tufnell Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202541
May 202527
April 202533
March 202545
February 202529
January 202534

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 202517
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202526
April 202529
March 202529
February 202523
January 202529

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202512

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202530
April 202513
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202517
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202512
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253

High Crime Locations Tufnell Park in July 2025

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

1. Tavistock Mews (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Community Lane (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Anson Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairmead Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tufnell Park (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hilldrop Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
7. Dalmeny Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trecastle Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Cardwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Tabley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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