WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in highbury, islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for highbury, localized within islington.

Total Crimes

136
trending_up +10.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

85.3per 1k
trending_down -1.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,815

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour36
Violence & Sexual Offences28
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Drug Offences10
Theft from Person10
Public Order8
Robbery8
Burglary7
Bicycle Theft6
Other Theft5
Vehicle Crime5
Other Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Balfour Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1
11
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Theft from the person: 4Robbery: 3Other theft: 1
10
On or near Highbury New Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1
9
On or near Fieldway Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
7
On or near Calabria Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Collins Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Collins Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Highbury Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Holmcote Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Tinniswood Close Map
Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3

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Local Rank

#3safest in islington

City Average

138.23per 1k

Local Policing

Mildmay

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Local Priorities

Violence against the person

Target areas around are BURDER CLOSE, KING HENRY'S WALK, GROSVENOR AVENUE and MAYVILLE ESTATE.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Vis Patrols, Weapon sweeps and Community Engagement.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Theft from Person

High Vis Patrols, Weapon sweeps and Community Engagement.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Vis Patrols , intelligence led and Community Engagement. Joint working with Community Safety Officers and Park Guard to ensure extended coverage in areas identified.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Theft from Motor Vehicle

Areas around Canonbury Train Station and surrounding roads.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols, working with partners, events in the area , Intelligence led.

Actioned: 10 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUL29

Ward Panel Meeting for MILDMAY Ward.

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road London

OCT30

Ward Panel Meeting for MILDMAY Ward.

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road London

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