Canonbury — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Metropolitan Police Service's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
159 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (133): ▲ 26 (20%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences34 · 21%
- Anti-social behaviour25 · 16%
- Shoplifting21 · 13%
- Theft from the person17 · 11%
- Other theft14 · 9%
- Vehicle crime10 · 6%
- Burglary8 · 5%
- Public order8 · 5%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
143 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified83 · 58%
- Unable to prosecute suspect39 · 27%
- Awaiting court outcome12 · 8%
- Formal action is not in the public interest5 · 3%
- Action to be taken by another organisation3 · 2%
- Local resolution1 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Theft from person Targeting Theft in the street occurring in Canonbury, we aim to reduce these further and target those carrying this crime.
Carry out high visibility patrols in areas affected by theft – particularly along Essex Road in order to deter would-be offenders. Patrols in area will also build relationships with those who live/work in the area and reassure residents.
Set: 2026-04-29
Drugs related ASB Engagement and proactive patrols around Essex Road to prevent drug activity. High visibility patrols with regular sweeps to prevent Drug related crime.
Carrying out High Visibility patrols based on intelligence. Work with partners utilising Community Crime Officers and Park Guard to extend coverage. Working through the Early Intervention Scheme to ensure that those causing Anti-Social Behaviour are dealt with have the opportunity to be diverted to support required before moving through to enforcement using community notices to stop offending.
Set: 2026-04-29
ASB issues specific to Alwyne Villas and environs.
High visibility patrols to be conducted in and around the area, joint working with the Local Authority Community Safety Officers to bolster response and offer diversionary services to anyone who may be causing issues. Consideration of full ASB powers for persistent offenders to reduce impact of behaviour on community.
Set: 2026-04-29
Public events & surgeries
Ward Panel Meeting - Q3
2026-07-27 · Rose Bowl Youth Centre, New River Path London
Ward Panel Meeting - Q4
2026-10-26 · Rose Bowl Youth Centre, New River Path London
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
All Metropolitan Police Service neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Metropolitan Police Service.