Crime Rate in St Peter's & Canalside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's & Canalside

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's & Canalside, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's & Canalside crime rate of 1.58 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 St Peter's & Canalside, encompassing approximately 137,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
St Peter's & Canalside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lever Street with total crimes: 22
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Macclesfield Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is St Peter's & Canalside?

To understand the safety of St Peter's & Canalside, we need to analyze St Peter's & Canalside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, St Peter's & Canalside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 1470 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter's & Canalside witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Peter's & Canalside had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,788 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Peter's & Canalside recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, St Peter's & Canalside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Peter's & Canalside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Peter's & Canalside has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's & Canalside crimes were 1,470. The crime rate of St Peter's & Canalside in 2024 was 10.70 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's & Canalside were around 1,788 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.02 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)
Laycock489 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park284 52,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell290 42,524 23,726 3
Junction323 22,219 43,477 4
Tollington313 31,720 62,149 8
Bunhill275 61,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'207 81,347 92,335 6
Arsenal193 121,198 112,180 7
Caledonian199 101,389 82,018 9
Barnsbury202 91,249 101,956 11
Hillrise194 111,157 121,970 10
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

St Peter's & Canalside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
April 20243

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248
April 202414

A total of 232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202521
January 202518
December 202418
November 202440
October 202431
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246
April 202440

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202534
January 202551
December 202454
November 202458
October 202446
September 202438
August 202436
July 20241
April 202431

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 202413
September 202416
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202544
January 202545
December 202461
November 202470
October 202468
September 202455
August 202457
April 202459

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202421
November 202422
October 202416
September 202417
August 20246
April 202421

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249
April 20242

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
April 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's & Canalside in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's & Canalside postcode area is presented below.

1. Lever Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Islington High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. City Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Elia Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
7. Galway Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elliott'S Place (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hall Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Angel (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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