Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EC2Y · City of London
2,464
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EC2A · Greater London
2,510
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
City of London has less crime — 2,464 vs 2,510 incidents in April 2026.
City of London and Islington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,464 and 2,510 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Other theft (409), while Islington has more Anti-social behaviour (366). 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, City of London recorded fewer crimes than Islington — 2,464 vs 2,510 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Islington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, City of London saw higher rates of Other theft while Islington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,464 vs 2,510).