Crime Rate in Barnsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnsbury

The total recorded crimes in Barnsbury, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnsbury crime rate of 1.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Barnsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grant Street with total crimes: 26
  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Barnsbury has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsbury)CrimesRank (Barnsbury)CrimesRank (Barnsbury)
Laycock405 23,577 15,453 1
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
Finsbury Park290 52,339 34,022 2
Junction338 32,219 43,477 4
Bunhill303 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'242 71,347 92,335 6
Tollington274 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside208 101,470 71,788 12
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
Holloway143 14984 131,582 13
Tufnell Park151 13795 151,318 16
Highbury118 17912 141,473 14
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

Barnsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Barnsbury in May 2025

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

1. Grant Street (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order9
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
2. Chapel Market (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bingfield Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pentonville Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hermes Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. White Lion Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. White Conduit Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Chapel Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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