Crime in Holloway: statistics, rates and trends
1,861 crimes were recorded in Holloway in the 12 months to July 2026, 171.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holloway at a glance
- Crime trends in Holloway
- Types of crime in Holloway
- Holloway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holloway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holloway
- Population and deprivation in Holloway
- Questions about crime in Holloway
- About this data
1,861 crimes were recorded in Holloway in the 12 months to July 2026, 171.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 544 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holloway has the 297th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holloway | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,861 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 171.5 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,850 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holloway was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,198). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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 | 1,861 | 171.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,766 | 162.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,670 | 153.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,596 | 147.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,245 | 114.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,250 | 115.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,314 | 121.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,198 | 110.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,239 | 114.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holloway 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and vehicle crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 544 | 50.1 | 3.27 | +22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 390 | 35.9 | 1.05 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 251 | 23.1 | 2.79 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 9.6 | 1.95 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 9.0 | 5.35 | -12% |
| Other theft | 93 | 8.6 | 1.34 | -4% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.6 | 1.29 | +7% |
| Burglary | 66 | 6.1 | 1.72 | -38% |
| Drugs | 65 | 6.0 | 1.83 | -7% |
| Robbery | 58 | 5.3 | 3.96 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.3 | 2.80 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.42 | +200% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -28% |
Anti-social behaviour in Holloway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holloway recorded 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Holloway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holloway recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holloway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holloway recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holloway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holloway recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holloway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holloway recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holloway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holloway recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holloway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holloway recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holloway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holloway recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holloway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holloway recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holloway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holloway recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holloway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holloway recorded 46 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 42% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holloway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holloway recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holloway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holloway recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holloway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holloway recorded 13 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 28% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holloway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holloway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holloway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park | 1,259 | 100.7 | -41% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | +5% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | -7% |
| Tollington | 3,119 | 214.1 | +25% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,481 | 237.9 | +39% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -37% |
| Barnsbury | 2,304 | 204.3 | +19% |
| Junction | 3,710 | 284.7 | +66% |
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 Holloway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holloway Road | 281 |
| On or near Pollard Close | 237 |
| On or near Hornsey Street | 96 |
| On or near Warlters Road | 94 |
| On or near Stock Orchard Street | 89 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 81 |
| On or near Beacon Hill | 64 |
| On or near Biddestone Road | 59 |
| On or near Keighley Close | 55 |
| On or near Sturmer Way | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holloway 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 | 707 | 38.0% |
| Not recorded | 544 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 313 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Holloway has an estimated population of 10,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holloway sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.7% |
| Social rented homes | 42.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Holloway a safe place to live?
Holloway recorded 171.5 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 Holloway?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (390).
Is crime in Holloway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holloway was up 5% on the year before: 1,861 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,766 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holloway?
Holloway 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 Holloway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.