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 May 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's & Canalside crime rate of 1.51 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Drugs: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
St Peter's & Canalside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Islington High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 9
  • Macclesfield Road with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Islington.

    • 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 areas in the Islington.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Peter's & Canalside has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)
Laycock405 23,577 15,453 1
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
Finsbury Park290 52,339 34,022 2
Junction338 32,219 43,477 4
Bunhill303 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'242 71,347 92,335 6
Tollington274 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury173 111,249 101,956 11
Holloway143 14984 131,582 13
Tufnell Park151 13795 151,318 16
Highbury118 17912 141,473 14
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

St Peter's & Canalside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202545
March 202556
February 202544
January 202545
December 202461
November 202470
October 202468
September 202455
August 202457

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202421
November 202422
October 202416
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202552
February 202534
January 202551
December 202454
November 202458
October 202446
September 202438
August 202436
July 20241

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 202413
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202518
March 202525
February 202521
January 202518
December 202418
November 202440
October 202431
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410

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

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

1. Islington High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Owen Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs5
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
3. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pickard Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
6. City Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Wharf Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
9. Canalside Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
10. Colebrooke Row (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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