February 2026 Source: Police.uk
EC2A Crime Intelligence Report
EC2A recorded 359 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 112.54 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 11.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.5% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
359trending_down -11.1% vs last month
Crime Rate
112.54per 1k
High Risk Active Postcodes
911
Within EC2A district
Islington
3,190
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Nightclub Map | total: 19 Other theft: 4 Public order: 4 | 19 |
| Martha'S Buildings Map | total: 18 Shoplifting: 14 Theft from the person: 3 | 18 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 17 Vehicle crime: 6 Shoplifting: 4 | 17 |
| Singer Street Map | total: 14 Drugs: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 14 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 13 Shoplifting: 8 Robbery: 2 | 13 |
| Curtain Place Map | total: 11 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Drugs: 3 | 11 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 10 Shoplifting: 4 Theft from the person: 2 | 10 |
| Old Street Map | total: 10 Theft from the person: 7 Other theft: 3 | 10 |
| Nightclub Map | total: 10 Theft from the person: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 10 |
| Rivington Place Map | total: 10 Other theft: 5 Drugs: 2 | 10 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Theft from Person
74
20.6%
Other Theft
50
13.9%
Violence & Sexual Offences
50
13.9%
Shoplifting
41
11.4%
Drug Offences
32
8.9%
Anti-social Behaviour
28
7.8%
Burglary
21
5.8%
Public Order
17
4.7%
Bicycle Theft
14
3.9%
Robbery
13
3.6%
Vehicle Crime
10
2.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
7
1.9%
Other Crime
1
0.3%
Weapons Possession
1
0.3%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -11.1%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +7.5%
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