Crime Rates at Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XU

Amwell Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Amwell Street (EC1R 1XU) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Barnsbury average (202.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -70.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Amwell Street (EC1R 1XU), the main crime hotspot is near Hermes Street. Police recorded 90 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.