Arrests at Tottenham Hotspur matches second highest in Premier League

A total of 61 people were arrested during Premier League matchdays at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2023/24, second only to Stamford Bridge

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been named one of the most “dangerous” to watch a match in the Premier League after research revealed the number of arrests made in and around each venue last season.

Across the 19 home matches at Spurs in 2023/24, there were 61 arrests made, with an average pf 0.52 per 10,000 fans in attendance. In terms of total arrests, this puts the club second only to Chelsea, which recorded 75. In terms of arrests per 10,000 fans, Spurs rank fifth worst behind Man City, Southampton, Brentford and Chelsea.

The research by security firm Get Licensed used government data on arrests of both home and away fans, as these occurred at the stadium regardless of which team they were supporting.

Shahzad Ali, security expert and CEO of Get Licensed, has offered advice for football fans attending stadiums and said: “With the football season underway, thousands of fans across the country will be travelling to watch their team play both home and away. In most cases, fans will enjoy the game free from any trouble but sadly, a small minority do cause disorder which can result in violent and abusive behaviour towards other fans, police and stadium security officers.

“For any fans heading to football games over the course of the 2024/25 season, there are a number of steps you can take to remain as safe as possible. To begin with, try to arrive at the stadium as early as possible to avoid any last-minute crowds which at times, can result in frustration and disorder. Secondly, plan your route to the stadium in advance as public transport will often be busy and roads around the stadium will be closed to traffic.

“It’s also important to respect stadium staff, including security workers who are there to help keep you safe. More often than not, security workers can take the brunt of angry and frustrated fans so be sure to listen to any instructions they give out and if you feel like you are in trouble, reach out to them for advice.”

Tottenham Hotspur have been contacted for comment.

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