Crime in Mildmay: statistics, rates and trends
1,352 crimes were recorded in Mildmay in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (357), anti-social behaviour (302) and other theft (110) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Mildmay | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,352 | 41,297 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.4 | 185.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,602 | 223,024 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mildmay peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,250). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,352 | 99.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,304 | 95.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,282 | 94.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,250 | 91.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,443 | 106.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,578 | 116.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,830 | 134.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,477 | 108.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,423 | 104.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 129 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mildmay recorded notably more theft from the person (4.2 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.3 times the national rate) and robbery (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, public order rose from 66 to 85 and violence and sexual offences rose from 292 to 357, while theft from the person fell from 170 to 96 and criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 302 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Other theft | 110 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 7.1 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 7.1 | 1.7 | -44% |
| Public order | 85 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Drugs | 82 | 6.0 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 2.7 | 0.8 | +9% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Mildmay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mildmay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canonbury | 1,296 | 112.8 | +13% |
| Highbury | 1,494 | 109.8 | +11% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,549 | 219.3 | +121% |
| Arsenal | 2,225 | 160.2 | +61% |
| Laycock | 3,095 | 180.8 | +82% |
| Barnsbury | 2,332 | 206.8 | +108% |
| St Peter's & Canalside | 2,158 | 154.2 | +55% |
| Finsbury Park | 3,494 | 238.8 | +140% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Mildmay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grosvenor Avenue” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grosvenor Avenue | 82 |
| On or near Pyrland Road | 58 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 56 |
| On or near Hedley Row | 54 |
| On or near King Henry Street | 53 |
| On or near Hawthorne Close | 52 |
| On or near Petherton Road | 50 |
| On or near Seaforth Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Beresford Terrace | 46 |
| On or near Newington Green | 45 |
Of the 1,050 crimes in Mildmay with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 302 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 463 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 30.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Mildmay has an estimated population of 13,602 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (43%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mildmay average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mildmay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 43.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mildmay a safe place to live?
Mildmay recorded 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,247th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Mildmay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (302).
Is crime in Mildmay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mildmay was up 4% on the year before: 1,352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,304 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mildmay?
About 13,602 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mildmay?
Mildmay is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.