Crime in Tufnell Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,259 crimes were recorded in Tufnell Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tufnell Park
- Questions about crime in Tufnell Park
- About this data
1,259 crimes were recorded in Tufnell Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 334 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tufnell Park has the 1,224th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tufnell Park | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,259 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,505 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tufnell Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,568 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,151). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,259 | 100.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,568 | 125.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,232 | 98.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,304 | 104.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,189 | 95.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,396 | 111.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,379 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,151 | 92.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,177 | 94.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tufnell Park 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, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+16%). The largest falls were in robbery (-53%) and burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 334 | 26.7 | 1.74 | -22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 10.5 | 2.13 | -33% |
| Other theft | 83 | 6.6 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 5.4 | 3.17 | -14% |
| Drugs | 62 | 5.0 | 1.52 | -37% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.9 | 3.50 | +16% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 0.89 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +25% |
Anti-social behaviour in Tufnell Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tufnell Park recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Tufnell Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tufnell Park recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tufnell Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tufnell Park recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tufnell Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tufnell Park recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tufnell Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tufnell Park recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tufnell Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tufnell Park recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tufnell Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tufnell Park recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tufnell Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tufnell Park recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tufnell Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tufnell Park recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tufnell Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tufnell Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tufnell Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tufnell Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tufnell Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tufnell Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tufnell Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tufnell Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tufnell Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tufnell Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tufnell Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tufnell Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tufnell Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway | 1,861 | 171.5 | +70% |
| Junction | 3,710 | 284.7 | +183% |
| Tollington | 3,119 | 214.1 | +113% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,481 | 237.9 | +136% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | +78% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | +58% |
| Hillrise | 1,771 | 116.5 | +16% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | +7% |
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 Tufnell Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tavistock Mews | 144 |
| On or near Tabley Road | 65 |
| On or near Hilldrop Crescent | 63 |
| On or near Tufnell Park | 59 |
| On or near Dalmeny Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Community Lane | 48 |
| On or near Hilldrop Road | 46 |
| On or near Dalmeny Road | 44 |
| On or near Tansley Close | 43 |
| On or near Bardolph Road | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tufnell Park 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 | 462 | 36.7% |
| Not recorded | 334 | 26.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 282 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Tufnell Park has an estimated population of 12,505. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tufnell Park sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tufnell Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.6% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Tufnell Park a safe place to live?
Tufnell Park recorded 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Tufnell Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (307).
Is crime in Tufnell Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tufnell Park was down 20% on the year before: 1,259 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,568 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tufnell Park?
Tufnell Park 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 Tufnell Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.