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Manchester United fans top 'football-related offences' list as UK Home Office releases arrest figures from 2024-25 season

<p>In total, 1,932 football-related arrests were recorded across all regulated fixtures in England and Wales during the 2024–25 campaign. This marks an 11 per cent decrease compared to the previous season, with 235 fewer incidents reported. The Red Devils topped the list, followed by local rivals Manchester City, whose fan base accounted for 94 arrests, and West Ham United, who registered 77 arrests.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>One of the most significant shifts came from Aston Villa, whose number of arrests rose dramatically. The Birmingham-based club saw 71 arrests, a notable increase from just 26 incidents during the 2023–24 season. This jump placed them fifth overall, trailing Chelsea who had 76 arrests, and highlights growing concerns around fan conduct at Villa Park.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While West Ham no longer leads in total arrests, they remain at the top in two related categories. The east London side has the highest number of fans with active football banning orders, totalling 112, and also issued 39 new banning orders during the campaign, again the highest figure among all clubs. Chelsea followed with 31 and Manchester United came in third with 28 banning orders imposed on their supporters in the 2024–25 season. In the 2024–25 season, a total of 685 new banning orders were issued - a slight increase from the 683 recorded in the previous year. This brings the current number of active FBOs across England and Wales to 2,439.</p>

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<p>Commenting on the annual findings, Dame Diana Johnson, the UK's policing minister, praised ongoing enforcement efforts to clean up the game.</p><p>“Today’s statistics show that these efforts are paying off and strong action is being taken to stop violence and disorder from ruining football,” she said.</p>

WHAT THE UK POLICING MINISTER SAID

<p>The demographic breakdown of individuals with active banning orders presents a clear trend. Males accounted for 99.4 per cent of all FBOs, with 2,425 individuals currently under restrictions. The most affected age group is 18 to 34-year-olds, who represent 64 per cent (1,573) of the total, a statistic that underscores the high incidence of offences among young adult fans.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>As Manchester United top the arrest list for the 2024–25 season, attention will turn to how the club addresses fan behaviour and whether further measures will be introduced to reverse this trend.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Manchester United fans top 'football-related offences' list as UK Home Office releases arrest figures from 2024-25 season | Goal.com

Manchester United supporters were responsible for the highest number of football-related arrests in England and Wales during the 2024–25 season, according to the latest data published by the UK Home Office. Over the 10-month reporting period, 121 arrests were linked to fans of the Old Trafford club, more than any other team in the top flight, as revealed by The Athletic.