Crime Rate in Islington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Islington

The total recorded crimes in Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 3,928 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Islington crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Islington, encompassing approximately 216,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (911) incidents (8.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (738) incidents (10.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (440) incidents (15.79% increase)
Islington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 48
  • Station Place with total crimes: 46
  • Hospital with total crimes: 44

Islington Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Islington?

To understand the safety of Islington, we need to analyze Islington crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Islington has recorded 26,124 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 120.61 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 74 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 41,409 crimes with a crime rate of 191.19, ranking it 10 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Islington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 26124 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Islington witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Islington had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 41,409 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Islington recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Islington is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Islington has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Islington Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Clerkenwell (414 crimes), and the safest, Highbury (118 crimes), is 296 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Islington.

Similarly, the area of Clerkenwell (405 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Highbury (58 crimes), with a difference of 347 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Islington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Clerkenwell414
Laycock405
Junction338
Bunhill303
Finsbury Park290

Safest Wards:

Tufnell Park151
Holloway143
Canonbury142
Mildmay126
Highbury118

Most Dangerous Areas:

Clerkenwell405
Angel295
Highbury Fields280
Old Street & St Luke's275
Pentonville273

Safest Areas:

Gillespie Road91
Islington East & Arlington86
Barnsbury East78
Newington Green70
Highbury58

Islington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Islington has recorded 3,928 crimes with crime rate of 18.14 ranking 6th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Islington crimes were 26,124. The crime rate of Islington in 2024 was 120.61 (year) or 10.05 (month) ranking it 74 danzarous in the UK. Islington ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Islington were around 41,409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 191.19 (year) or 15.93 (month) ranking 10 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Islington ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Islington

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Islington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (911 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (738 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (843 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (670 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (808 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (793 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 688 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 654 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (774 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (712 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 745 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 692 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (808 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (757 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (937 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (769 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (961 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (695 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1055 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (605 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025202
April 2025221
March 2025298
February 2025209
January 2025239
December 2024208
November 2024190
October 2024273
September 2024238
August 202491

A total of 1387 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 2025152
March 2025197
February 2025166
January 2025154
December 2024148
November 2024131
October 2024145
September 2024167
August 2024105
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 1520 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025264
April 2025225
March 2025144
February 2025136
January 2025166
December 2024147
November 2024112
October 2024117
September 2024129
August 202478
July 20242

A total of 799 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202583
March 202587
February 202563
January 202563
December 202466
November 202490
October 2024114
September 2024109
August 202429
July 20245

A total of 3915 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025398
April 2025466
March 2025398
February 2025345
January 2025345
December 2024431
November 2024502
October 2024432
September 2024367
August 2024194
July 202431
June 20246

A total of 300 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202535
March 202528
February 202530
January 202553
December 202418
November 202425
October 202431
September 202430
August 202425
June 20242

A total of 3472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 440 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025440
April 2025380
March 2025274
February 2025342
January 2025334
December 2024380
November 2024406
October 2024424
September 2024381
August 202492
July 202419

A total of 1574 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025165
March 2025152
February 2025121
January 2025145
December 2024162
November 2024184
October 2024165
September 2024190
August 2024124

A total of 7169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 597.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 793 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025738
April 2025670
March 2025793
February 2025654
January 2025712
December 2024745
November 2024757
October 2024769
September 2024695
August 2024605
July 202429
June 20242

A total of 1930 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025220
April 2025183
March 2025187
February 2025176
January 2025201
December 2024183
November 2024195
October 2024231
September 2024149
August 2024185
July 202420

A total of 1199 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025107
March 2025151
February 202588
January 2025111
December 2024154
November 2024144
October 2024120
September 202499
August 202481
July 20244

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202515
February 202517
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 2829 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025304
April 2025236
March 2025297
February 2025269
January 2025317
December 2024236
November 2024328
October 2024327
September 2024380
August 2024135

A total of 8477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 847.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1055 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025911
April 2025843
March 2025808
February 2025688
January 2025774
December 2024692
November 2024808
October 2024937
September 2024961
August 20241055

High Crime Locations Islington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Islington postcode area is presented below.

1. Hampton Court (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft12
Public order3
2. Station Place (Map)
Total46
Theft from the person22
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery4
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total44
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order10
Other theft4
4. Martha'S Buildings (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting25
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Pine Street (Map)
Total36
Other theft18
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
Drugs3
6. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total33
Other theft24
Theft from the person9

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