Crime in Clerkenwell, Islington
Comprehensive safety analysis for Clerkenwell, localized within Islington.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Lloyd'S Row Map | Shoplifting: 20Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 22 |
| On or near Charterhouse Street Map | Shoplifting: 21 | 21 |
| On or near Benjamin Street Map | Theft from the person: 8Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Charterhouse Street Map | Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2 | 9 |
| On or near Hall Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 3Public order: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Margery Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Greenhill Rents Map | Theft from the person: 3Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1 | 6 |
| On or near City Garden Row Map | Theft from the person: 4Vehicle crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Whiskin Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
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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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Ward panel meeting
other6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
N1 2TX, London
Ward panel meeting
other6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
N1 2TX, London
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