Crime Rate in Barnsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnsbury

The total recorded crimes in Barnsbury, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnsbury crime rate of 1.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnsbury, encompassing approximately 110,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
Barnsbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Grant Street with total crimes: 25
  • White Lion Street with total crimes: 13
  • Hermes Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Barnsbury?

To understand the safety of Barnsbury, we need to analyze Barnsbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Barnsbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Islington average, with 1249 crimes compared to 1537.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnsbury recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnsbury had fewer crimes than the Islington average, with 1,956 crimes compared to 2,436. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnsbury recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Barnsbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Barnsbury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnsbury has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Barnsbury crimes were 1,249. The crime rate of Barnsbury in 2024 was 11.33 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnsbury were around 1,956 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.75 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)
Laycock489 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park284 52,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell290 42,524 23,726 3
Junction323 22,219 43,477 4
Tollington313 31,720 62,149 8
Bunhill275 61,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'207 81,347 92,335 6
Arsenal193 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside217 71,470 71,788 12
Caledonian199 101,389 82,018 9
Hillrise194 111,157 121,970 10
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Barnsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202529
January 202529
December 202427
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
August 202431
April 202441

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202520
January 202520
December 202422
November 202416
October 202426
September 202429
August 20244
April 202415

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 202416
October 20247
September 202412
August 202414
April 202420

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202525
December 202425
November 202416
October 202420
September 202434
August 20246
April 202422

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202520
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 20245
April 202438

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202542
January 202560
December 202441
November 202439
October 202446
September 202440
August 202428
April 202449

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202422
September 202413
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barnsbury in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnsbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Grant Street (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order8
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. White Lion Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Hermes Street (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery3
4. Chapel Market (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Angel Mews (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chapel Market (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. White Conduit Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albany Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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