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Crime in Archway

Archway had 1,667 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 183.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 10 Islington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Islington area. Crime was level on the three months before.

N19, Islington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Archway

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183.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 10Islington rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common447 in 3 months

Month by month

535 Mar 554 Apr 573 May 520 Jun 639 Jul 508 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Archway. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence44727%
anti-social behaviour43826%
shoplifting19011%
public order1117%
vehicle crime1097%
theft905%
burglary875%
theft from the person604%

Archway against Islington

TypeArchway per 1,000Middle Islington areaChange
Violence49.249.2▲ 5%
Burglary9.68.5▲ 85%
Vehicle crime129.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.247.9▼ 7%
Theft and robbery22.549.6▼ 8%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holloway204.9▲ 2%
Dartmouth Park186.7▲ 4%
Archway183.30%
Stroud Green181.2▲ 10%
Tufnell Park166.6▲ 3%
Highgate155.6▲ 8%
Crouch End83.7▲ 5%
See every Islington area ranked on the crime in Islington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Archway a safe area?

Archway had about 183.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 10 Islington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Archway?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (447), followed by anti-social behaviour (438) and shoplifting (190).