Crime Rate in Caledonian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caledonian

The total recorded crimes in Caledonian, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caledonian crime rate of 1.87 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 Caledonian, encompassing approximately 106,291 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Caledonian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 20
  • Omega Place with total crimes: 17
  • Pembroke Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Caledonian?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Caledonian demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 1389 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Caledonian witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Caledonian had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 2,018 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Caledonian has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Caledonian Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Caledonian has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Caledonian crimes were 1,389. The crime rate of Caledonian in 2024 was 13.07 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caledonian were around 2,018 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.99 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)
Laycock489 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park284 52,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell290 42,524 23,726 3
Junction323 22,219 43,477 4
Tollington313 31,720 62,149 8
Bunhill275 61,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'207 81,347 92,335 6
Arsenal193 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside217 71,470 71,788 12
Barnsbury202 91,249 101,956 11
Hillrise194 111,157 121,970 10
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Caledonian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202528
January 202528
December 202442
November 202439
October 202433
September 202435
August 202436
April 202435

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202537
January 202532
December 202440
November 202454
October 202433
September 202439
August 202458
April 202437

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 20247
October 202418
September 202416
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202514
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 20247
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 206 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202526
January 202520
December 202423
November 202435
October 202425
September 202415
August 202417
April 202421

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202527
January 202540
December 202438
November 202439
October 202432
September 202437
August 202410
April 202430

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202515
January 202518
December 202410
November 202417
October 202418
September 202421
August 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Caledonian in March 2025

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

1. Caledonia Street (Map)
Total20
Theft from the person6
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Omega Place (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft1
4. Randell'S Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. York Way Court (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Calshot Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Earlsferry Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Fife Terrace (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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