Crime in Arsenal: statistics, rates and trends
2,210 crimes were recorded in Arsenal in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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2,210 crimes were recorded in Arsenal in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 530 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Arsenal has the 372nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Arsenal | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,210 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.2 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,885 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Arsenal was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,228 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,748). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,210 | 159.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,170 | 156.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,228 | 160.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,097 | 151.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,748 | 125.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,988 | 143.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,143 | 154.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,137 | 153.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,016 | 145.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 176 |
| June 2026 | 226 |
| May 2026 | 356 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 146 |
| November 2025 | 191 |
| October 2025 | 203 |
| September 2025 | 154 |
| August 2025 | 159 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Arsenal over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+39%) and shoplifting (+21%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 530 | 38.2 | 1.11 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 354 | 25.5 | 1.66 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 335 | 24.1 | 14.28 | +5% |
| Drugs | 175 | 12.6 | 3.85 | +11% |
| Other theft | 163 | 11.7 | 1.84 | -13% |
| Public order | 163 | 11.7 | 1.77 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +21% |
| Robbery | 93 | 6.7 | 4.96 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.5 | 1.13 | -38% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 3.5 | 4.29 | +7% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +225% |
Violence and sexual offences in Arsenal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Arsenal recorded 530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Arsenal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Arsenal recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Arsenal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Arsenal recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Arsenal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Arsenal recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Arsenal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Arsenal recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Arsenal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Arsenal recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Arsenal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Arsenal recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Arsenal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Arsenal recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Arsenal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Arsenal recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Arsenal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Arsenal recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Arsenal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Arsenal recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Arsenal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Arsenal recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Arsenal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Arsenal recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Arsenal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Arsenal recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Arsenal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Arsenal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arsenal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -32% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,481 | 237.9 | +49% |
| Holloway | 1,861 | 171.5 | +8% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | +13% |
| Tollington | 3,119 | 214.1 | +35% |
| Tufnell Park | 1,259 | 100.7 | -37% |
| Mildmay | 1,366 | 100.4 | -37% |
| Canonbury | 1,321 | 115.0 | -28% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Arsenal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rock Street | 364 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 266 |
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Slaney Place | 109 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 102 |
| On or near Rollit Street | 76 |
| On or near Dunford Road | 68 |
| On or near Drayton Park | 67 |
| On or near Hurlock Street | 55 |
| On or near Queensland Road | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Arsenal over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 882 | 39.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 442 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 354 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 232 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
Arsenal has an estimated population of 13,885. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Arsenal sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.9% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% |
| Private rented homes | 35.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.9% |
Is Arsenal a safe place to live?
Arsenal recorded 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Arsenal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (354).
Is crime in Arsenal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arsenal was up 2% on the year before: 2,210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,170 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Arsenal?
Arsenal is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Arsenal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.