Crime Rates at Cruden Street, London, N1 8NJ

Cruden Street area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 80th 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 Cruden Street (N1 8NJ) in the last 12 months was 56.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cruden Street (N1 8NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Camden Walk. Police recorded 132 crimes here, including 48 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.