WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Highbury, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Highbury, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

99
trending_down -27.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

84.08per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,815

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Anti-social Behaviour22
Theft from Person12
Public Order9
Drug Offences8
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Burglary7
Vehicle Crime6
Other Theft2
Robbery2
Bicycle Theft1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Holmcote Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Collins Road Map
Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
6
On or near Gallia Road Map
Drugs: 4Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Highbury New Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Highbury Quadrant Map
Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Highbury Park Map
Public order: 2Theft from the person: 2
4
On or near Aberdeen Road Map
Burglary: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Kelvin Road Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Highbury Quadrant Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#3safest in Islington

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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