Crime in St Peter's & Canalside: statistics, rates and trends
2,167 crimes were recorded in St Peter's & Canalside in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Peter's & Canalside at a glance
- Crime trends in St Peter's & Canalside
- Types of crime in St Peter's & Canalside
- St Peter's & Canalside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Peter's & Canalside
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Peter's & Canalside
- Population and deprivation in St Peter's & Canalside
- Questions about crime in St Peter's & Canalside
- About this data
2,167 crimes were recorded in St Peter's & Canalside in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 605 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Peter's & Canalside has the 399th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Peter's & Canalside | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,167 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.8 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,999 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Peter's & Canalside was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,563 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,927). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 2,167 | 154.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,563 | 183.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,118 | 151.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,927 | 137.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,982 | 141.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,164 | 154.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,207 | 157.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,351 | 167.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,293 | 163.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 209 |
| June 2026 | 165 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 192 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 172 |
| January 2026 | 151 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 192 |
| October 2025 | 201 |
| September 2025 | 191 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Peter's & Canalside 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 falls were in other crime (-63%) and criminal damage and arson (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 605 | 43.2 | 2.82 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 454 | 32.4 | 0.95 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 289 | 20.6 | 12.22 | +4% |
| Other theft | 203 | 14.5 | 2.27 | -8% |
| Public order | 107 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -15% |
| Burglary | 103 | 7.4 | 2.08 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.6 | 1.33 | -23% |
| Drugs | 68 | 4.9 | 1.49 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.6 | 0.67 | -52% |
| Robbery | 58 | 4.1 | 3.07 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 56 | 4.0 | 4.86 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -50% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -63% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +11% |
Anti-social behaviour in St Peter's & Canalside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Peter's & Canalside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Peter's & Canalside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Peter's & Canalside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Peter's & Canalside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Peter's & Canalside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Peter's & Canalside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Peter's & Canalside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Peter's & Canalside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Peter's & Canalside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Peter's & Canalside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Peter's & Canalside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Peter's & Canalside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Peter's & Canalside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Peter's & Canalside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Peter's & Canalside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Peter's & Canalside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Peter's & Canalside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunhill | 3,595 | 304.0 | +96% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,536 | 218.2 | +41% |
| Clerkenwell | 2,834 | 238.8 | +54% |
| Barnsbury | 2,304 | 204.3 | +32% |
| Canonbury | 1,321 | 115.0 | -26% |
| Caledonian | 2,923 | 244.7 | +58% |
| Laycock | 3,077 | 179.7 | +16% |
| Mildmay | 1,366 | 100.4 | -35% |
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 St Peter's & Canalside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Galway Street | 111 |
| On or near City Road | 108 |
| On or near Islington High Street | 100 |
| On or near Macclesfield Road | 78 |
| On or near Lever Street | 75 |
| On or near City Garden Row | 65 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 65 |
| On or near Owen Street | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Hall Street | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Peter's & Canalside 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 | 897 | 41.4% |
| Not recorded | 605 | 27.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
St Peter's & Canalside has an estimated population of 13,999. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Peter's & Canalside sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Peter's & Canalside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.4% |
| Social rented homes | 40.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is St Peter's & Canalside a safe place to live?
St Peter's & Canalside recorded 154.8 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 St Peter's & Canalside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (454).
Is crime in St Peter's & Canalside going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peter's & Canalside was down 15% on the year before: 2,167 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,563 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Peter's & Canalside?
St Peter's & Canalside 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 St Peter's & Canalside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.