Crime Rates in N5
Crime statistics for N5 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how N5 compares.
How safe is Highbury (N5)?
N5 covers Highbury, a residential neighbourhood adjacent to Islington with handsome Victorian and Edwardian houses around Highbury Fields. Quieter than neighbouring Holloway, it benefits from excellent Arsenal and Highbury & Islington stations.
Which types of crime are most reported in N5?
The checker above breaks N5 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in N5?
Enter a full N5 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
N5 at a glance
Around 1,782 crimes were recorded near N5 (2026-07), most commonly anti social behaviour (466).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,782
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 466
- Violent Crime
- 370
- Other Theft
- 145
- Shoplifting
- 144
- Theft From The Person
- 138
Approximate, for the N5 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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