Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EC2P · City of London
2,939
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EC2A · Greater London
2,510
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Islington has less crime — 2,510 vs 2,939 incidents in April 2026.
City of London saw somewhat more crime than Islington in April 2026 (2,939 vs 2,510 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Theft from person (459), while Islington has more Violence & sexual offences (413). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Islington recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,510 vs 2,939 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, City of London saw higher rates of Theft from person while Islington had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Islington recorded fewer total crimes (2,510 vs 2,939).