Crime in Holloway: statistics, rates and trends
1,918 crimes were recorded in Holloway in the 12 months to August 2026, 176.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (590), violence and sexual offences (394) and shoplifting (259) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 275th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Holloway | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,918 | 41,297 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 176.8 | 185.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,850 | 223,024 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Holloway of any year here (1,918 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,918 | 176.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,758 | 162.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,691 | 155.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,592 | 146.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,275 | 117.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,202 | 110.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,376 | 126.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,159 | 106.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,254 | 115.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 194 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 190 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holloway recorded notably more theft from the person (5.2 times the national rate), robbery (4.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 149 to 259 and anti-social behaviour rose from 434 to 590, while criminal damage and arson fell from 80 to 42 and burglary fell from 104 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 590 | 54.4 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 36.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 259 | 23.9 | 8.5 | +74% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 9.8 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Other theft | 95 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 8.8 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 66 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Drugs | 64 | 5.9 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Robbery | 59 | 5.4 | 1.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holloway; the highest is Junction (287.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Tufnell Park (99.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holloway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park | 1,240 | 99.2 | -44% |
| Laycock | 3,095 | 180.8 | +2% |
| Arsenal | 2,225 | 160.2 | -9% |
| Tollington | 3,136 | 215.3 | +22% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,494 | 238.8 | +35% |
| Highbury | 1,494 | 109.8 | -38% |
| Barnsbury | 2,332 | 206.8 | +17% |
| Junction | 3,742 | 287.2 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Holloway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holloway Road” and “Pollard Close” (280 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holloway Road | 280 |
| On or near Pollard Close | 280 |
| On or near Warlters Road | 97 |
| On or near Hornsey Street | 96 |
| On or near Stock Orchard Street | 91 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 80 |
| On or near Beacon Hill | 63 |
| On or near Keighley Close | 56 |
| On or near Sturmer Way | 54 |
| On or near Biddestone Road | 53 |
Of the 1,328 crimes in Holloway with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 590 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 719 | 54.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 325 | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Holloway has an estimated population of 10,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more social housing (42%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holloway average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Holloway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 69.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holloway a safe place to live?
Holloway recorded 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 275th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Holloway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (394).
Is crime in Holloway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holloway was up 9% on the year before: 1,918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,758 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holloway?
About 10,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holloway?
Holloway is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.