Crime Rate in Bunhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bunhill

The total recorded crimes in Bunhill, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 303 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bunhill crime rate of 1.81 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 Bunhill, encompassing approximately 167,124 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (50) incidents (6.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (17.95% increase)
Bunhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 42
  • Old Street with total crimes: 17
  • Bastwick Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is Bunhill?

To understand the safety of Bunhill, we need to analyze Bunhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Bunhill reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 1,839 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bunhill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Bunhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Islington average, with 3,397 crimes compared to 2,436. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bunhill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Bunhill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bunhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bunhill has recorded 303 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Bunhill crimes were 1,839. The crime rate of Bunhill in 2024 was 11.00 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bunhill were around 3,397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.33 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bunhill)CrimesRank (Bunhill)CrimesRank (Bunhill)
Laycock405 23,577 15,453 1
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
Finsbury Park290 52,339 34,022 2
Junction338 32,219 43,477 4
St Mary's & St James'242 71,347 92,335 6
Tollington274 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside208 101,470 71,788 12
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury173 111,249 101,956 11
Holloway143 14984 131,582 13
Tufnell Park151 13795 151,318 16
Highbury118 17912 141,473 14
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

Bunhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (59 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 503 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202563
March 202546
February 202539
January 202535
December 202455
November 202459
October 202455
September 202458
August 202442
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202531
March 202556
February 202538
January 202543
December 202444
November 202437
October 202443
September 202430
August 202441
July 20242

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202513
February 20255
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 20246
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202547
March 202521
February 202536
January 202534
December 202434
November 202445
October 202448
September 202432
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 20248
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 202414
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202540
March 202530
February 202535
January 202531
December 202429
November 202427
October 202434
September 202437
August 202440

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202539
March 202556
February 202535
January 202539
December 202432
November 202440
October 202426
September 202430
August 202419

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bunhill in May 2025

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

1. Martha'S Buildings (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting25
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Old Street (Map)
Total17
Other theft10
Theft from the person5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bastwick Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B144 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Honduras Street (Map)
Total10
Public order8
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Leo Yard (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cyrus Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Robbery3
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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