Troublemakers! Manchester United fans arrested more than any other club according to police report

Manchester United supporters topped the arrest charts for the 2024–25 season, according to newly released data from the Home Office.

A total of 121 Red Devils fans were arrested, placing them ahead of Manchester City (94) and long-time offenders West Ham (77).

Despite a drop in total football-related arrests across England and Wales, which were down 11 per cent to 1,932, Manchester United fans still led the way individually.

Almost half of their arrests happened at Old Trafford, with 34 cases involving public or violent disorder. The broader picture shows public disorder was the most common offence overall, accounting for 32 per cent of arrests, while Class A drug-related offences rose sharply to 19 percent.

This season marked the first drop in arrests since post-COVID fan returns, but with an 18 percent rise in reported match incidents, the trouble has clearly shifted. Manchester United fans' behaviour now mirrors that of West Ham’s previous seasons, where they led this stat three years running.

By June 1, 2025, 2,439 banning orders were in force, up 12 percent from last season and the highest since 2012-13.

While West Ham fans topped the banning list (112), Manchester United followed closely with 108, rising from 89 the previous season. Chelsea, meanwhile, also jumped into third with 80, up from sixth the previous season.

Hate crimes were reported at 420 matches, with race-related incidents making up the majority (287), followed by sexual orientation (140), and religion (20).

Although online hate crimes dropped from 322 to 212, stadium-related incidents remain a growing concern in a season where off-pitch headlines rivalled on-pitch performances.