Crime in Finsbury Park: statistics, rates and trends
3,481 crimes were recorded in Finsbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 237.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Finsbury Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Finsbury Park
- Types of crime in Finsbury Park
- Finsbury Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Finsbury Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Finsbury Park
- Population and deprivation in Finsbury Park
- Questions about crime in Finsbury Park
- About this data
3,481 crimes were recorded in Finsbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 237.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 976 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Finsbury Park has the 136th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Finsbury Park | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,481 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 237.9 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,630 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Finsbury Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,743 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,725). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 3,481 | 237.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,743 | 255.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,307 | 226.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,186 | 217.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,003 | 205.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,024 | 206.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,805 | 191.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,725 | 186.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,956 | 202.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 313 |
| June 2026 | 318 |
| May 2026 | 354 |
| April 2026 | 257 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 261 |
| January 2026 | 265 |
| December 2025 | 284 |
| November 2025 | 275 |
| October 2025 | 263 |
| September 2025 | 309 |
| August 2025 | 288 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Finsbury Park 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, violence and sexual offences, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in public order (+31%) and burglary (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-40%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 976 | 66.7 | 4.35 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 723 | 49.4 | 1.44 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 394 | 26.9 | 15.94 | -31% |
| Other theft | 252 | 17.2 | 2.69 | -18% |
| Drugs | 231 | 15.8 | 4.83 | -7% |
| Public order | 213 | 14.6 | 2.19 | +31% |
| Robbery | 147 | 10.0 | 7.44 | -6% |
| Burglary | 141 | 9.6 | 2.72 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 8.3 | 1.01 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 7.0 | 1.43 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 3.3 | 3.99 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.8 | 1.83 | +18% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -40% |
Anti-social behaviour in Finsbury Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Finsbury Park recorded 976 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Finsbury Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Finsbury Park recorded 723 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Finsbury Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Finsbury Park recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Finsbury Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Finsbury Park recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Finsbury Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Finsbury Park recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Finsbury Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Finsbury Park recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Finsbury Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Finsbury Park recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Finsbury Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Finsbury Park recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Finsbury Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Finsbury Park recorded 122 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Finsbury Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Finsbury Park recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Finsbury Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Finsbury Park recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Finsbury Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Finsbury Park recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Finsbury Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Finsbury Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Finsbury Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Finsbury Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Finsbury Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Finsbury Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finsbury Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington | 3,119 | 214.1 | -10% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | -33% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -55% |
| Hillrise | 1,771 | 116.5 | -51% |
| Holloway | 1,861 | 171.5 | -28% |
| Tufnell Park | 1,259 | 100.7 | -58% |
| Junction | 3,710 | 284.7 | +20% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | -24% |
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 Finsbury Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Place | 606 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 346 |
| On or near Wells Terrace | 163 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 149 |
| On or near Biggerstaff Street | 116 |
| On or near City North Place | 104 |
| On or near Morris Place | 104 |
| On or near Birnam Road | 88 |
| On or near Sonderburg Road | 87 |
| On or near Whadcoat Street | 87 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Finsbury Park 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 | 1,192 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 976 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 609 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 294 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 17 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% |
Finsbury Park has an estimated population of 14,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Finsbury Park sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Finsbury Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.1% |
| Social rented homes | 42.6% |
| Private rented homes | 34.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.7% |
Is Finsbury Park a safe place to live?
Finsbury Park recorded 237.9 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 Finsbury Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 976 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (723).
Is crime in Finsbury Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finsbury Park was down 7% on the year before: 3,481 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,743 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Finsbury Park?
Finsbury Park 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 Finsbury Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.