WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in St Peter's & Canalside, Islington

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Peter's & Canalside, localized within Islington.

Total Crimes

192
trending_up +20.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.69per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,633

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour63
Violence & Sexual Offences34
Theft from Person25
Other Theft13
Vehicle Crime12
Burglary11
Drug Offences9
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order6
Robbery5
Bicycle Theft3
Shoplifting2
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Galway Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 11
11
On or near City Road Map
Theft from the person: 5Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
9
On or near Hall Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 3Public order: 1
8
On or near Macclesfield Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 2Other crime: 1
7
On or near City Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7
7
On or near Wharf Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
7
On or near Islington High Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 2
6
On or near City Garden Row Map
Theft from the person: 4Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Hull Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Allingham Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4

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Local Rank

#1safest in Islington

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

Engagement Events

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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