Crime in Bunhill: statistics, rates and trends
3,595 crimes were recorded in Bunhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 304.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
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3,595 crimes were recorded in Bunhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 304.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 735 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bunhill has the 63rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bunhill | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,595 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 304.0 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,826 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bunhill was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,397). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,595 | 304.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,389 | 286.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,362 | 284.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,278 | 277.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,982 | 252.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,397 | 202.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,939 | 248.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,129 | 264.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,160 | 267.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 364 |
| June 2026 | 302 |
| May 2026 | 320 |
| April 2026 | 294 |
| March 2026 | 320 |
| February 2026 | 280 |
| January 2026 | 269 |
| December 2025 | 243 |
| November 2025 | 236 |
| October 2025 | 277 |
| September 2025 | 318 |
| August 2025 | 372 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bunhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+52%) and bicycle theft (+42%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-20%) and theft from the person (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 735 | 62.2 | 7.50 | +52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 532 | 45.0 | 1.31 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 506 | 42.8 | 25.33 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 439 | 37.1 | 2.42 | -5% |
| Other theft | 405 | 34.2 | 5.36 | -9% |
| Drugs | 165 | 14.0 | 4.27 | +27% |
| Burglary | 164 | 13.9 | 3.92 | +4% |
| Robbery | 151 | 12.8 | 9.45 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 11.9 | 2.42 | +26% |
| Bicycle theft | 128 | 10.8 | 13.15 | +42% |
| Public order | 126 | 10.7 | 1.60 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -20% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.39 | +60% |
Shoplifting in Bunhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bunhill recorded 735 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bunhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bunhill recorded 532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bunhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bunhill recorded 506 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bunhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bunhill recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bunhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bunhill recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bunhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bunhill recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bunhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bunhill recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bunhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bunhill recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bunhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bunhill recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bunhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bunhill recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bunhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bunhill recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bunhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bunhill recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bunhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bunhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bunhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bunhill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bunhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bunhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bunhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's & Canalside | 2,167 | 154.8 | -49% |
| Clerkenwell | 2,834 | 238.8 | -21% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,536 | 218.2 | -28% |
| Barnsbury | 2,304 | 204.3 | -33% |
| Caledonian | 2,923 | 244.7 | -20% |
| Canonbury | 1,321 | 115.0 | -62% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | -41% |
| Mildmay | 1,366 | 100.4 | -67% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bunhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 331 |
| On or near Martha'S Buildings | 309 |
| On or near Supermarket | 275 |
| On or near Parking Area | 246 |
| On or near Nightclub | 207 |
| On or near Hospital | 135 |
| On or near Bonhill Street | 127 |
| On or near Old Street | 115 |
| On or near Singer Street | 98 |
| On or near B144 | 95 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bunhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,093 | 58.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 439 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
Bunhill has an estimated population of 11,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bunhill sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bunhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.7% |
| Social rented homes | 44.3% |
| Private rented homes | 32.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Bunhill a safe place to live?
Bunhill recorded 304.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bunhill?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 735 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (532).
Is crime in Bunhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bunhill was up 6% on the year before: 3,595 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,389 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bunhill?
Bunhill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bunhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.