Crime Rates at Shearling Way, London, N7 9TP

Shearling Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury , and the 42nd 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 Shearling Way (N7 9TP) in the last 12 months was 39.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.7% lower than the Barnsbury average (202.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shearling Way (N7 9TP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Yoke Close, where police recorded 75 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chris Pullen Way (24 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.