Crime Rates at Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ

Whistler Street area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury , and the 52nd 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 Whistler Street (N5 1NJ) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% lower than the Highbury average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -94.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whistler Street (N5 1NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Fieldway Crescent. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.