WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Tollington, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Tollington, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

267
trending_down -2.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

202.15per 1k
trending_down -0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,765

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour96
Violence & Sexual Offences37
Shoplifting23
Vehicle Crime19
Other Theft16
Theft from Person15
Drug Offences14
Public Order12
Burglary11
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Robbery7
Weapons Possession3
Other Crime3
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 12Shoplifting: 7Robbery: 2
21
On or near A1201 Map
Drugs: 3Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
16
On or near Mayton Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8Theft from the person: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
12
On or near Fortnam Road Map
Shoplifting: 10
10
On or near Salterton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Public order: 1
8
On or near Shopping Area Map
Drugs: 4Public order: 3
7
On or near Thorpedale Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Manor Gardens Map
Theft from the person: 2Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
5
On or near Roads Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Kingsdown Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5

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Local Rank

#16safest in Islington

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

137.87per 1k

Local Policing

Tollington

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Street level drug dealing and violence related to these crimes

Issued: 2 Jun 2026

Status Update

We aim to reduce street drug dealing in the area confined within Tollington Way, Holloway Road, Seven Sisters Road and Hornsey Road. We are regularly conducting over patrols including cycle, vehicle and foot patrol and covert patrols and monitoring using two NOMAD cameras installed in hotspots. We are working closely with residents and the council to identify offenders and take action against them.

Actioned: 24 Jul 2026

Drug related ASB

Issued: 2 Jun 2026

Status Update

Working in partnership with the local community and the council we are creating a patrol strategy to combat drug related ASB in and around Cornwallis Square. We are actively issuing offenders with Antisocial behaviour warnings with the view to issue repeat offenders with community prevention notices. We are looking at joint strategies to reduce the antisocial behaviour within the park area. In particular, Axminster Road.

Actioned: 24 Jul 2026

Theft offences are the second highest crime type on Tollington, most commonly being bicycle thefts shoplifting and other thefts. We will focus patrols in hotspot areas and work alongside partners to raise awareness offer crime prevention to residents.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

Increase the use of the safer business network to tackle shoplifting and other theft offences. Link in with VCT and other departments to arrange a joint strategic response to this issue.

Actioned: 2 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL24

Tollington Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Dame Geraldine Hall London

OCT21

Tollington Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Dame Geraldine Hall London

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