Crime in Junction: statistics, rates and trends
3,710 crimes were recorded in Junction in the 12 months to July 2026, 284.7 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 Junction at a glance
- Crime trends in Junction
- Types of crime in Junction
- Junction compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Junction
- What happened after crimes were reported in Junction
- Population and deprivation in Junction
- Questions about crime in Junction
- About this data
3,710 crimes were recorded in Junction in the 12 months to July 2026, 284.7 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 violence and sexual offences, with 1,021 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Junction has the 82nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Junction | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,710 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 284.7 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,030 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Junction was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,710 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,447). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 3,710 | 284.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,518 | 270.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,139 | 240.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,727 | 209.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,558 | 196.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,447 | 187.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,641 | 202.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,465 | 189.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,951 | 226.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 283 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Junction 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+32%) and violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-41%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,021 | 78.4 | 2.29 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 900 | 69.1 | 4.50 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 555 | 42.6 | 5.14 | +32% |
| Other theft | 245 | 18.8 | 2.94 | -8% |
| Public order | 242 | 18.6 | 2.80 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 158 | 12.1 | 7.18 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 10.1 | 2.04 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -19% |
| Burglary | 97 | 7.4 | 2.10 | -37% |
| Robbery | 93 | 7.1 | 5.28 | +9% |
| Drugs | 80 | 6.1 | 1.88 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.3 | 2.80 | -41% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +41% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +24% |
Violence and sexual offences in Junction
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Junction recorded 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Junction
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Junction recorded 900 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Junction
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Junction recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Junction
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Junction recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Junction
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Junction recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Junction
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Junction recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Junction
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Junction recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Junction
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Junction recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Junction
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Junction recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Junction
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Junction recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Junction
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Junction recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Junction
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Junction recorded 30 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 down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Junction
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Junction recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Junction
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Junction recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Junction, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Junction.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell Park | 1,259 | 100.7 | -65% |
| Hillrise | 1,771 | 116.5 | -59% |
| Tollington | 3,119 | 214.1 | -25% |
| Holloway | 1,861 | 171.5 | -40% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,481 | 237.9 | -16% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | -44% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | -37% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -62% |
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 Junction over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 533 |
| On or near Sandridge Street | 350 |
| On or near Supermarket | 216 |
| On or near Archway | 181 |
| On or near Macdonald Road | 168 |
| On or near Criterion Mews | 167 |
| On or near Wedmore Mews | 133 |
| On or near Flowers Mews | 123 |
| On or near Warrender Road | 120 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 115 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Junction 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 | 1,325 | 35.7% |
| Not recorded | 900 | 24.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 843 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 303 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Junction has an estimated population of 13,030. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Junction sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Junction |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.2% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Junction a safe place to live?
Junction recorded 284.7 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 Junction?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (900).
Is crime in Junction going up or down?
Recorded crime in Junction was up 5% on the year before: 3,710 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,518 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Junction?
Junction 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 Junction. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.