WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Canonbury, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Canonbury, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

123
trending_up +48.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

92.19per 1k
trending_down -1.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,659

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences40
Anti-social Behaviour22
Shoplifting14
Public Order10
Drug Offences9
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Burglary4
Theft from Person4
Robbery4
Vehicle Crime2
Bicycle Theft2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Red House Square Map
Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 3
16
On or near Church Road Map
Shoplifting: 8Theft from the person: 1
9
On or near Cleveland Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Clare Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
7
On or near Elizabeth Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near Essex Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Benyon Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Arran Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Almorah Road Map
Robbery: 1Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Essex Road Map
Drugs: 3
3

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Local Rank

#5safest in Islington

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

137.87per 1k

Local Policing

Mildmay

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Local Priorities

Violence against the person

Target areas around are BURDER CLOSE, KING HENRY'S WALK, GROSVENOR AVENUE and MAYVILLE ESTATE.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Vis Patrols, Weapon sweeps and Community Engagement.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Theft from Person

High Vis Patrols, Weapon sweeps and Community Engagement.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Vis Patrols , intelligence led and Community Engagement. Joint working with Community Safety Officers and Park Guard to ensure extended coverage in areas identified.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Theft from Motor Vehicle

Areas around Canonbury Train Station and surrounding roads.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols, working with partners, events in the area , Intelligence led.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUL29

Ward Panel Meeting for MILDMAY Ward.

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road London

OCT30

Ward Panel Meeting for MILDMAY Ward.

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road London

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