Crime Rates at Packington Square, London, N1 7UJ

Packington Square area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 506 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 Packington Square (N1 7UJ) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 68.0% lower than the Canonbury average (121.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Packington Square (N1 7UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Greenman Street. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.