WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Bunhill, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bunhill, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

294
trending_down -8.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

147.19per 1k
trending_down -0.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,167

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting98
Violence & Sexual Offences37
Other Theft30
Anti-social Behaviour28
Theft from Person28
Robbery15
Bicycle Theft13
Burglary11
Vehicle Crime10
Public Order9
Drug Offences8
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 56Other theft: 3
59
On or near Hospital Map
Shoplifting: 12Drugs: 3Robbery: 1
16
On or near Martha'S Buildings Map
Shoplifting: 11Anti-social behaviour: 3
14
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
10
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2
8
On or near Cowper Street Map
Shoplifting: 8
8
On or near B144 Map
Drugs: 2Other theft: 2Bicycle theft: 2
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Bicycle theft: 4Robbery: 3
7
On or near Bonhill Street Map
Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
7
On or near Nightclub Map
Theft from the person: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
6

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Islington district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Islington

National Safety

Top 4%Riskiest

City Average

137.87per 1k

Local Policing

St Peter's and Canalside

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Local Priorities

ASB - King Square and surrounding area Reports of drug use, ASB and Alcohol usage in King Square and surrounding environs. (continued priority)

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

Continue routine high visibility patrols and working with the council to encourage reporting from residents. Explore and work with licencing team to reduce issues caused by street drinking. We continue to build relationship with local partners including the local church, council, Islington MPS street population SPOC. Increase high visibility patrols.

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

Tackling drug dealing and ASB in a location reported to ward officers and surrounding areas. In addition to reports of Youth ASB on Duncan Street. (Continued priority)

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

Area in question was put into Enhanced response for LA lead partnership. This included High visibility patrols alongside plain clothes proactive policing. Engaging with residents to encourage reporting. Use of the full suit of LA problem solving (Park guard patrols, licencing checks, community safety etc).

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

Ongoing drug use and drug dealing in and around St John's street.

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

High Vis and plain clothed patrols. Use of Local Authority operatives to support police actions.

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

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JUL23

Ward panel meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

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OCT23

Ward panel meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

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N1 2TX, London

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