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Thinking about moving to Islington EC1V? Police recorded 2,442 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Islington EC1V recorded 2,442 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Shoplifting with 452 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Islington EC1V were: Shoplifting (452), Violence & sexual offences (425), and Anti-social behaviour (378). These accounted for 51% of all recorded crime in the area.
Islington EC1V is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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