Crime Rate in Caledonian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caledonian

The total recorded crimes in Caledonian, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caledonian crime rate of 2.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
Caledonian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 31
  • Omega Place with total crimes: 21
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 15

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 areas in the Islington.

    • 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 July 2025 the Caledonian has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caledonian)CrimesRank (Caledonian)CrimesRank (Caledonian)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
Junction339 52,219 43,477 4
Bunhill350 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'228 81,347 92,335 6
Tollington291 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal179 101,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside225 91,470 71,788 12
Hillrise138 131,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury166 111,249 101,956 11
Tufnell Park140 12795 151,318 16
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Caledonian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202512
April 20253
March 20255
February 202514
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202545
May 202551
April 202528
March 202538
February 202528
January 202528
December 202442
November 202439
October 202433
September 202435
August 202436

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202540
May 202543
April 202538
March 202549
February 202537
January 202532
December 202440
November 202454
October 202433
September 202439
August 202458

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202519
April 202518
March 202514
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202526
April 202526
March 202524
February 202526
January 202520
December 202423
November 202435
October 202425
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 368 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202539
May 202529
April 202526
March 202520
February 202527
January 202540
December 202438
November 202439
October 202432
September 202437
August 202410

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 202515
January 202518
December 202410
November 202417
October 202418
September 202421
August 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20256
March 202512
February 202510
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 202516
March 20255
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 20247
October 202418
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Caledonian in July 2025

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

1. Caledonia Street (Map)
Total31
Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Omega Place (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting10
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Drugs6
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. York Way Court (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Boadicea Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
9. Wharfdale Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person1
10. Brandon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

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