Crime in Junction: statistics, rates and trends
3,742 crimes were recorded in Junction in the 12 months to August 2026, 287.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,043), anti-social behaviour (913) and shoplifting (533) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 80th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Junction | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,742 | 41,297 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 287.2 | 185.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,030 | 223,024 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Junction of any year here (3,742 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,742 | 287.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,524 | 270.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,123 | 239.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,794 | 214.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,592 | 198.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,364 | 181.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,756 | 211.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,389 | 183.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,836 | 217.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 315 |
| July 2026 | 377 |
| June 2026 | 318 |
| May 2026 | 334 |
| April 2026 | 314 |
| March 2026 | 310 |
| February 2026 | 292 |
| January 2026 | 253 |
| December 2025 | 291 |
| November 2025 | 285 |
| October 2025 | 323 |
| September 2025 | 330 |
Compared with England and Wales, Junction recorded notably more theft from the person (6.5 times the national rate), robbery (5.5 times the national rate) and shoplifting (4.8 times the national rate). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 809 to 1,043 and public order rose from 211 to 250, while bicycle theft fell from 46 to 32 and burglary fell from 152 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,043 | 80.0 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 913 | 70.1 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 533 | 40.9 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Public order | 250 | 19.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 249 | 19.1 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 142 | 10.9 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 10.1 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 112 | 8.6 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Robbery | 98 | 7.5 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Drugs | 85 | 6.5 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.5 | 0.8 | -30% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Junction has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park | 1,240 | 99.2 | -65% |
| Hillrise | 1,764 | 116.0 | -60% |
| Tollington | 3,136 | 215.3 | -25% |
| Holloway | 1,918 | 176.8 | -38% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,494 | 238.8 | -17% |
| Arsenal | 2,225 | 160.2 | -44% |
| Laycock | 3,095 | 180.8 | -37% |
| Highbury | 1,494 | 109.8 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Junction over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (568).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 568 |
| On or near Sandridge Street | 334 |
| On or near Supermarket | 226 |
| On or near Archway | 187 |
| On or near Criterion Mews | 176 |
| On or near Macdonald Road | 167 |
| On or near Wedmore Mews | 128 |
| On or near Flowers Mews | 122 |
| On or near Warrender Road | 119 |
| On or near Highgate Hill | 117 |
Of the 2,829 crimes in Junction with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 913 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,333 | 47.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 895 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 252 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Junction has an estimated population of 13,030 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more social housing (40%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Junction average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Junction | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Junction a safe place to live?
Junction recorded 287.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 80th 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 Junction?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,043 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (913).
Is crime in Junction going up or down?
Recorded crime in Junction was up 6% on the year before: 3,742 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,524 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Junction?
About 13,030 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Junction?
Junction 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.