London safety check
Elevated caution
Based on public recorded crime near St Mary's & St James', Islington within 500m, through the Solo traveller lens.
Incidents
233
Trend
rising
Confidence
High
Most recent public police data available: July 2026.
July 2026 is about 18% above the 12-month average of 197.7 incidents.
A strong food and nightlife base where theft and late-evening crowding can be more relevant than daytime concerns.
This point falls in the St Mary's and St James' neighbourhood, covered by the Metropolitan Police.
Current local priorities
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Essex Road
355m away · Great Northern
Angel
841m away · Northern
Highbury & Islington
968m away · Great Northern, Mildmay, Windrush
Highbury & Islington
976m away · Victoria
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