City of London vs Islington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

City of London

EC2V · City of London

2,329

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft439
  • Theft from person427
  • Violence & sexual offences366

Islington

EC2A · Greater London

2,305

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences416
  • Other theft343
  • Theft from person325

Islington has less crime — 2,305 vs 2,329 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and Islington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 2,329 and 2,305 incidents respectively. 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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Frequently asked questions

Is City of London or Islington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Islington recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,305 vs 2,329 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between City of London and Islington?

In February 2026, City of London's top crime category was Other theft (439 incidents) while Islington's was Violence & sexual offences (416 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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