WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in St Mary's & St James', Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Mary's & St James', localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

276
trending_up +21.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

178.78per 1k
trending_up +1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,879

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting79
Anti-social Behaviour64
Violence & Sexual Offences47
Theft from Person22
Other Theft16
Public Order16
Drug Offences10
Burglary7
Vehicle Crime6
Bicycle Theft4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Collins Yard Map
Shoplifting: 46Burglary: 1
47
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 12Public order: 3Theft from the person: 3
18
On or near Moon Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 12
12
On or near Horse Yard Map
Drugs: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 2
10
On or near Essex Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Theft from the person: 2
9
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 2
6
On or near Gibson Square Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near Upper Street Map
Shoplifting: 5Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near College Cross Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 2Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Greenman Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 1
5

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Safety comparison within Islington district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Islington

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

137.87per 1k

Local Policing

St Mary's and St James'

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting in the UPPER Street aera. working with the BID and shops to increase detections and provide advice regards store protection.

Issued: 17 Apr 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols
Request for NOMAD
Patrols from Islington council ASB team and parkguard

Actioned: 24 Jul 2026

Drug Supply and Drug Use has been recorded and seen in the GIBSON SQUARE, N1 and surrounding areas. This has lead to ASB effecting the residents locally. (continued from last Ward panel meeting).

Issued: 17 Apr 2026

Status Update

Uniform and plain clothes patrols of the area of the effected areas.
Intel lead operations using drug legislation to disrupt criminality.
Use of CPN, and CBO's where ASB is witnessed.
Partnership approach, utilising Local authority and community safety, working together.

Actioned: 17 Jul 2026

Awaits the ward panel chairs review at this time.

Issued: 17 Apr 2026

Status Update

Awaits the ward panel chairs review at this time.

Actioned: 17 Jul 2026

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