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Is EC1V Bunhill safe?

EC1V scores 62/100 for safety — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 159). The Met Police recorded 0 incidents in May 2026, the latest month released.

Safety score

62/100

London rank

159/179

Incidents · May 2026

0

Crime breakdown — May 2026

Every category recorded by the Metropolitan Police in EC1V during May 2026.

    Source: data.police.uk · 1-mile radius around EC1V 3AR

    EC1V safety — FAQ

    Is EC1V a safe area to live?
    EC1V (Bunhill, Islington) scores 62/100 on our cohort-relative safety index, making it below average of the 179 London postcodes we cover (rank 159). The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in May 2026.
    What's the crime rate in EC1V?
    0 crimes were reported in EC1V in May 2026, the latest month released by data.police.uk.
    Is EC1V safe at night?
    Public crime data doesn't break incidents down by time of day, but the overall safety score (62/100) and the mix of categories below are the best objective signals. For street-level feel after dark, we recommend visiting the area itself in the evening.
    How does EC1V compare to the rest of London for safety?
    EC1V ranks 159 out of 179 London postcodes in our cohort for safety. That's below average.

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    Schools, commute times, council tax, family density and green space — all on the same yardstick.

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    Safety scores are percentiles within our London cohort: relative, not absolute. Crime counts are a single calendar month (May 2026) — the latest released by data.police.uk, which publishes with a ~6 week lag.