Crime Rates at Canalside Square, London, N1 7FJ

Canalside Square area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury , and the 74th 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 Canalside Square (N1 7FJ) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Canonbury average (119.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Canalside Square (N1 7FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wharf Road. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.