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 July 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's & Canalside crime rate of 1.64 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Peter's & Canalside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lever Street with total crimes: 18
  • Islington High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Galway Street with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the St Peter's & Canalside has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)CrimesRank (St Peter's & Canalside)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
Junction339 52,219 43,477 4
Bunhill350 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'228 81,347 92,335 6
Tollington291 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal179 101,198 112,180 7
Caledonian232 71,389 82,018 9
Hillrise138 131,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury166 111,249 101,956 11
Tufnell Park140 12795 151,318 16
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

St Peter's & Canalside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202543
May 202531
April 202527
March 202552
February 202534
January 202551
December 202454
November 202458
October 202446
September 202438
August 202436

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515
January 202516
December 202421
November 202422
October 202416
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 274 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 668 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202551
May 202550
April 202545
March 202556
February 202544
January 202545
December 202461
November 202470
October 202468
September 202455
August 202457

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 202413
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 20251
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202525
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Lever Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Islington High Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Galway Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elliott'S Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Mora Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. City Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Packington Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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