Crime Rates at Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8AJ

Blackthorn Avenue area has the 66th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 207th lowest crime rate of 506 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 Blackthorn Avenue (N7 8AJ) in the last 12 months was 122.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% lower than the Barnsbury average (208.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackthorn Avenue (N7 8AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Crossley Street. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.