WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Junction, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Junction, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

314
trending_up +1.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

187.62per 1k
trending_up +0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,856

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour89
Violence & Sexual Offences78
Shoplifting48
Other Theft20
Public Order17
Theft from Person15
Robbery12
Vehicle Crime11
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Burglary6
Other Crime4
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 30Public order: 4Other crime: 2
39
On or near Archway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Robbery: 5Violence and sexual offences: 5
26
On or near Sandridge Street Map
Shoplifting: 20Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1
22
On or near Wedmore Mews Map
Shoplifting: 17Other theft: 2Bicycle theft: 1
20
On or near Warrender Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 18
18
On or near Criterion Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1
13
On or near Highgate Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 12
12
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7Theft from the person: 1
8
On or near Macdonald Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 1
6
On or near Bovington Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6

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Local Rank

#15safest in Islington

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

137.87per 1k

Local Policing

Junction

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Local Priorities

Ongoing drug related issues related to the street population.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular hi visibility patrols in known drug use areas, including patrols with local council ASB officers and utilising stop and search powers where appropriate.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

Shoplifting in the Archway area

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular engagement with local businesses via patrols and through the safer business network. During the Safer Neighbourhood Week of Action between 23rd-29th June we deployed plain clothes officers in local businesses in addition to hi visibility patrols around the Archway area, leading to several arrests.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

Robbery including use of offensive weapons as well as theft snatches conducted using pedal cycles/mopeds/e-scooters

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular hi visibility patrols around the area. Plain clothes patrols targeting offenders and areas with high footfall. Utilising pedal cycle patrols as well as raising awareness of keeping items safe from snatchers.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

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