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Burglary Rates in Highbury

Islington, London, England

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

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Highbury recorded 95 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 66% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

95

5.62 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,663

98.3 per 1,000 residents

66% above the UK average6% above the London regional average

How does Highbury rank?

Within Islington

13 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

88th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
11
9
3
6
6
9
7
9
8
9
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
411
25%
Violence & Sexual
356
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
333
20%
Theft from Person
165
10%
Drug Offences
121
7%
Burglary
95
6%
Vehicle Crime
94
6%
Robbery
80
5%
Shoplifting
8
0%

Property mix in Highbury

Source: Census 2021 · 7,332 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 4%Terraced 22%Flats 73%

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

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What this means for Highbury homeowners

Most homes in Highbury 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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