Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Caledonian Road area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 75th 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 Caledonian Road (N7 9DQ) in the last 12 months was 55.1 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% lower than the Barnsbury average (202.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (β 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -73.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 238.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caledonian Road (N7 9DQ), 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.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Gifford Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | The Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lyon Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carnoustie Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Carnoustie Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnoustie Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caledonian Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Story Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Story Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Caledonian Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roman Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roman Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roman Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roman Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lockhart Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lockhart Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bingfield Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
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