Crime in Tufnell Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,240 crimes were recorded in Tufnell Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tufnell Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Tufnell Park
- Types of crime in Tufnell Park
- Tufnell Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tufnell Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tufnell Park
- Demographics of Tufnell Park
- Questions about crime in Tufnell Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (322), violence and sexual offences (301) and vehicle crime (133) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,256th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tufnell Park | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,240 | 41,297 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.2 | 185.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,505 | 223,024 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tufnell Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,533 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,152). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,240 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,533 | 122.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,279 | 102.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,300 | 104.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,164 | 93.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,397 | 111.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,406 | 112.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,152 | 92.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,158 | 92.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tufnell Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.4 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (30% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 29 to 35 and other theft rose from 77 to 89, while drugs fell from 104 to 61 and criminal damage and arson fell from 100 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 25.7 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 24.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 10.6 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other theft | 89 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 73 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 5.4 | 1.7 | -15% |
| Drugs | 61 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.8 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Tufnell Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tufnell Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway | 1,918 | 176.8 | +78% |
| Junction | 3,742 | 287.2 | +190% |
| Tollington | 3,136 | 215.3 | +117% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,494 | 238.8 | +141% |
| Laycock | 3,095 | 180.8 | +82% |
| Arsenal | 2,225 | 160.2 | +62% |
| Hillrise | 1,764 | 116.0 | +17% |
| Highbury | 1,494 | 109.8 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Tufnell Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tavistock Mews” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tavistock Mews | 151 |
| On or near Tufnell Park | 65 |
| On or near Tabley Road | 62 |
| On or near Hilldrop Crescent | 61 |
| On or near Dalmeny Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Tansley Close | 46 |
| On or near Chambers Road | 45 |
| On or near Community Lane | 44 |
| On or near Dalmeny Road | 44 |
| On or near Hilldrop Road | 44 |
Of the 918 crimes in Tufnell Park with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 322 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 462 | 50.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Tufnell Park has an estimated population of 12,505 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more social housing (37%, 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 Tufnell Park average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tufnell Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tufnell Park a safe place to live?
Tufnell Park recorded 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,256th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Tufnell Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (301).
Is crime in Tufnell Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tufnell Park was down 19% on the year before: 1,240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,533 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tufnell Park?
About 12,505 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tufnell Park?
Tufnell Park 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.