Crime Rates at Barnston Walk, London, N1 8QP

Barnston Walk area has the lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Canonbury , and the 6th 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 Barnston Walk (N1 8QP) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barnston Walk (N1 8QP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Horse Yard, where police recorded 82 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Supermarket (29 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.