Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bunning Way 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 Bunning Way (N7 9UN) 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 Bunning Way (N7 9UN), the main crime hotspot is near Caledonian Road. Police recorded 150 crimes here, including 57 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnsbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Caledonian Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sutterton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Frederica Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frederica Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Airdrie Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Caledonian Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Caledonian Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Caledonian Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stranraer Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Caledonian Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caledonian Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caledonian Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sutterton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Tayport Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gifford Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pembroke Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rufford Street Mews | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Gifford Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gifford Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gifford Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Conistone Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Tayport Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Conistone Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Conistone Way | Under investigation |
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