Crime Rate in Canonbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canonbury

The total recorded crimes in Canonbury, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canonbury crime rate of 1.53 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 Canonbury, encompassing approximately 92,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (207.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
Canonbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red House Square with total crimes: 16
  • Crowland Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Elmore Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Canonbury?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Canonbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 667 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Canonbury recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Canonbury had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,231 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Canonbury recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canonbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canonbury has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Canonbury crimes were 667. The crime rate of Canonbury in 2024 was 7.19 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canonbury were around 1,231 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.27 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canonbury)CrimesRank (Canonbury)CrimesRank (Canonbury)
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
Bunhill303 41,839 53,397 5
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

Canonbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202514
March 202527
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202425
October 202418
September 202423
August 202423

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202425
October 202423
September 202421
August 202433

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202514
February 20257
January 202515
December 202411
November 20249
October 202415
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Canonbury in May 2025

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

1. Red House Square (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Crowland Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Elmore Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Kelvedon Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Lundy Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Oransay Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Essex Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lismore Walk (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wall Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Canonbury Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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