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Burglary Rates in Clerkenwell

Islington, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Clerkenwell recorded 141 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 236% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

141

11.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,159

254.3 per 1,000 residents

236% above the UK average115% above the London regional average

How does Clerkenwell rank?

Within Islington

2 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

99th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
11
26
12
10
15
9
8
8
12
10
9
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
869
28%
Violence & Sexual
614
19%
Anti-social Behaviour
472
15%
Theft from Person
456
14%
Shoplifting
292
9%
Burglary
141
4%
Drug Offences
141
4%
Robbery
98
3%
Vehicle Crime
76
2%

Property mix in Clerkenwell

Source: Census 2021 · 5,621 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 1%Terraced 6%Flats 92%

The most common property type in Clerkenwell is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Clerkenwell homeowners

Most homes in Clerkenwell are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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