Crime Rates at York Way, London, N1 9AG

York Way area has the 18th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 66th highest 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 York Way (N1 9AG) in the last 12 months was 386.4 per 1,000 residents and was 90.8% higher than the Barnsbury average (202.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Theft from the person with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 96.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around York Way (N1 9AG), the main crime hotspot is near Crestfield Street. Police recorded 389 crimes here, including 89 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.