Crime Rate in Barnsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnsbury

The total recorded crimes in Barnsbury, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnsbury crime rate of 1.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barnsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grant Street with total crimes: 24
  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the Islington.

    • 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 areas in the Islington.

  • 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 July 2025 the Barnsbury has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsbury)CrimesRank (Barnsbury)CrimesRank (Barnsbury)
Laycock408 13,577 15,453 1
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
Junction339 52,219 43,477 4
Bunhill350 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'228 81,347 92,335 6
Tollington291 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal179 101,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside225 91,470 71,788 12
Caledonian232 71,389 82,018 9
Hillrise138 131,157 121,970 10
Tufnell Park140 12795 151,318 16
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Barnsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202520
May 202523
April 202522
March 202528
February 202529
January 202529
December 202427
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
August 202431

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 202519
April 202517
March 20259
February 202520
January 202520
December 202422
November 202416
October 202426
September 202429
August 20244

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202513
April 202518
March 202515
February 202512
January 202520
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202541
May 202543
April 202542
March 202548
February 202542
January 202560
December 202441
November 202439
October 202446
September 202440
August 202428

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202523
April 202523
March 202520
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 202416
October 20247
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202524
April 202522
March 202524
February 202520
January 202525
December 202425
November 202416
October 202420
September 202434
August 20246

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202422
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Barnsbury in July 2025

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

1. Grant Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Chapel Market (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Hermes Street (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. White Lion Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Pentonville Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
8. White Lion Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Penton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Bingfield Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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