Crime Rates at Sophia Close, London, N7 8SR

Sophia Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 530 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 Sophia Close (N7 8SR) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% lower than the Barnsbury average (202.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sophia Close (N7 8SR), the main crime hotspot is near Roman Way. Police recorded 218 crimes here, including 143 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.