Crime Rates at Basire Street, London, N1 8RZ

Basire Street area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Canonbury , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Basire Street (N1 8RZ) in the last 12 months was 98.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.4% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 39.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Basire Street (N1 8RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Essex Road. Police recorded 86 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.