Crime Rates at Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NQ

Barbican area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate , and the 4th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .

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 Barbican (EC2Y 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 20.0 per 1,000 residents and was 43.7% lower than the Aldersgate average (35.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barbican (EC2Y 8NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Moor Lane. Police recorded 108 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.