Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Islington/Laycock

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @MPSStMarys

Current Priorities

Issue

St Mary Magdalene Academy and Highbury Corner
Recent increase in robberies around school times in these areas

Action

Use of stop and search powers when justified. Proactive plainclothes patrols in area, and introduction of Operation Trefoil.
Engagement and crime prevention to local businesses.

Issue

Busy location of Highbury Corner and Tube station. Busy area with potential drug use/drug dealing
At the McDonald's on Highbury Corner often groups of youth hang around and cause ASB.
Women and girls feeling intimidated walking in the area so very much a foucs on VAWG.
CCTV cameras to be installed working with the council.

Action

To increase patrols in the area and focus on reducing crime and drug use.

Issue

Compton Terrace because of its secluded parts and darkened areas has become a haven for drug use and ASB. It is also an unsafe area for women so there is a strong VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) focus.

Action

Working with council to brighten areas with street lamps, cut back large amounts of foilage erasing dark hidden areas. Regular patrols by PCSO's in the area. ASB to be reduced. Looking at installing discreet cameras to have the area covered by police operated CCTV.

Upcoming Events

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Ringcross Community Centre, 60 Lough Road, N7

When: 27 October 2025 at 18:00 - 27 October 2025 at 20:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Ringcross Community Centre, 60 Lough Road, N7

When: 2 February 2026 at 18:00 - 2 February 2026 at 20:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Ringcross Community Centre

When: 20 April 2026 at 18:00 - 20 April 2026 at 20:00