Crime in Barnsbury, Islington
Comprehensive safety analysis for Barnsbury, localized within Islington.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Grant Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Public order: 6Criminal damage and arson: 6 | 25 |
| On or near Hermes Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Theft from the person: 5Other theft: 4 | 16 |
| On or near Chapel Market Map | Shoplifting: 4Public order: 3Other theft: 2 | 12 |
| On or near White Lion Street Map | Theft from the person: 3Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 4Public order: 4 | 8 |
| On or near Chapel Market Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7Other crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Bingfield Street Map | Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 7 |
| On or near Lofting Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near White Conduit Street Map | Theft from the person: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Wynford Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
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Preventing Violence against the person is a priority on the Caledonian Ward.
Issued: 8 May 2026
Status Update
- Uniform and plain clothes patrols,
- Targeting areas where issues may occur to deter incidents occurring and being visible to the community,
- identifying culprits and putting measures in place to mitigate matters escalating.
Actioned: 8 May 2026
ASB and drug related offences around the Kings Cross area. Groups congregating on the side streets consuming Class A drugs.
Issued: 8 May 2026
Status Update
- Uniform and Plain clothes patrols,
- Liaising with Islington Council and looking at CCTV to identify individuals who are spotted causing a nuisance and council are taking enforcement action
- Intel lead stop/searches and arrests,
- Park guard patrols,
Actioned: 8 May 2026
Theft related offences predominantly around the the King's Cross area.
Issued: 8 May 2026
Status Update
- Op Soundwave to takle theft related offence.
- Officers have spoken to staff at the venue's which have been targeted and provided target hardening posters,
- regular uniform and plain clothes patrols.
- identifying individuals concerned in theft related offences.
Actioned: 8 May 2026
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