Crime Rate in Tufnell Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tufnell Park

The total recorded crimes in Tufnell Park, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tufnell Park crime rate of 1.48 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Tufnell Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavistock Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Bardolph Road with total crimes: 10
  • Tabley Road with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tufnell Park has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 15th 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.

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
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
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Tufnell Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202529
January 202534
December 202420
November 202427
October 202437
September 202436
August 202450
April 202415

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 202410
November 202415
October 202429
September 202421
August 20249
April 202420

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202523
January 202529
December 202427
November 202434
October 202428
September 202420
August 202420
July 20242
April 202423

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 202410

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Tufnell Park in March 2025

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

1. Tavistock Mews (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bardolph Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tabley Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Fairmead Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Tufnell Park (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Dalmeny Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dalmeny Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Mercers Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tufnell Park Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Carleton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1

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