Crime Rate in Clerkenwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clerkenwell

The total recorded crimes in Clerkenwell, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 388 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clerkenwell crime rate of 3.06 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 Clerkenwell, encompassing approximately 126,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (77) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (2.74% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
Clerkenwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Street with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 18

How safe is Clerkenwell?

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

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Clerkenwell reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 2,524 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clerkenwell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Clerkenwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Islington average, with 3,726 crimes compared to 2,436. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clerkenwell witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clerkenwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clerkenwell has recorded 388 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Clerkenwell crimes were 2,524. The crime rate of Clerkenwell in 2024 was 19.93 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clerkenwell were around 3,726 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.43 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clerkenwell)CrimesRank (Clerkenwell)CrimesRank (Clerkenwell)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
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
Caledonian232 71,389 82,018 9
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

Clerkenwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (73 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (89 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (71 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (89 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 675 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202568
May 2025107
April 202561
March 202532
February 202548
January 202537
December 202458
November 202456
October 202460
September 202456
August 202415

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 769 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202570
May 202557
April 202589
March 202554
February 202552
January 202551
December 202479
November 202489
October 202483
September 202468
August 202423

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 202516
April 202517
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 20242
November 202420
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202570
May 202566
April 202552
March 202558
February 202562
January 202543
December 202459
November 202469
October 202452
September 202457
August 202466

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 20259
May 20258
April 202525
March 202515
February 20255
January 202510
December 202412
November 202421
October 202417
September 202426
August 202410

A total of 806 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202573
May 202592
April 202591
March 202559
February 202559
January 202571
December 202451
November 202454
October 202457
September 202453
August 202471

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202513
April 20256
March 202513
February 202520
January 202520
December 202411
November 202448
October 202442
September 202420
August 202435

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202513
April 202514
March 202518
February 202517
January 202525
December 202418
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 202517
January 202515
December 202415
November 202414
October 20246
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 20252
April 202514
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202518
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 20247
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202515
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242

High Crime Locations Clerkenwell in July 2025

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

1. Pine Street (Map)
Total39
Other theft21
Theft from the person9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Burglary6
Other theft6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Benjamin Street (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
4. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total18
Other theft12
Theft from the person6
5. Attneave Street (Map)
Total15
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
6. Lloyd'S Row (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Exmouth Market (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
9. Tysoe Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
10. Mylne Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft3

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