Crime in Canonbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,321 crimes were recorded in Canonbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Canonbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Canonbury
- Types of crime in Canonbury
- Canonbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canonbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canonbury
- Population and deprivation in Canonbury
- Questions about crime in Canonbury
- About this data
1,321 crimes were recorded in Canonbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 341 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Canonbury has the 908th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Canonbury | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,321 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.0 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,490 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Canonbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,086). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,321 | 115.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,283 | 111.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,197 | 104.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,317 | 114.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,528 | 133.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,578 | 137.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,486 | 129.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,158 | 100.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,086 | 94.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Canonbury 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 anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+429%) and robbery (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 341 | 29.7 | 0.87 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 21.9 | 1.43 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 112 | 9.7 | 5.77 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 9.7 | 1.17 | +429% |
| Other theft | 107 | 9.3 | 1.46 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 7.0 | 1.41 | -27% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.7 | 1.62 | -20% |
| Drugs | 66 | 5.7 | 1.76 | -1% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Robbery | 37 | 3.2 | 2.38 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.8 | 3.38 | -6% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.08 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Canonbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Canonbury recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Canonbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Canonbury recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Canonbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Canonbury recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Canonbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Canonbury recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 429% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Canonbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Canonbury recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Canonbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Canonbury recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Canonbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Canonbury recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Canonbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Canonbury recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Canonbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Canonbury recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Canonbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Canonbury recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Canonbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Canonbury recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Canonbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Canonbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Canonbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Canonbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Canonbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Canonbury recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Canonbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Canonbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canonbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildmay | 1,366 | 100.4 | -13% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,536 | 218.2 | +90% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -6% |
| St Peter's & Canalside | 2,167 | 154.8 | +35% |
| Barnsbury | 2,304 | 204.3 | +78% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | +56% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | +38% |
| Caledonian | 2,923 | 244.7 | +113% |
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 Canonbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Road | 127 |
| On or near Essex Road | 62 |
| On or near Red House Square | 58 |
| On or near Hullbridge Mews | 43 |
| On or near Clare Lane | 41 |
| On or near Mitchison Road | 41 |
| On or near Wall Street | 39 |
| On or near Park Place | 36 |
| On or near Arran Walk | 34 |
| On or near Almorah Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Canonbury 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 | 514 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Canonbury has an estimated population of 11,490. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Canonbury sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Canonbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.8% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.1% |
Is Canonbury a safe place to live?
Canonbury recorded 115.0 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 Canonbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Canonbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canonbury was up 3% on the year before: 1,321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Canonbury?
Canonbury 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 Canonbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.