Crime Rate in Laycock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Laycock

The total recorded crimes in Laycock, Islington, UK in May 2025 are around 405 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Laycock crime rate of 2.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Laycock, encompassing approximately 146,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (134) incidents (76.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
Laycock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 51
  • Palmer Place with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21

How safe is Laycock?

To understand the safety of Laycock, we need to analyze Laycock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Islington:

    • In 2024, Laycock reported a higher crime volume than the Islington average, with 3,577 crimes compared to 1,537. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Laycock witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

    • In 2023, Laycock experienced a greater number of crimes than the Islington average, with 5,453 crimes compared to 2,436. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Laycock witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Islington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Islington, Laycock has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Laycock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Laycock has recorded 405 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Islington, UK

In 2024, the total Laycock crimes were 3,577. The crime rate of Laycock in 2024 was 24.40 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Islington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Laycock were around 5,453 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.20 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Islington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Laycock)CrimesRank (Laycock)CrimesRank (Laycock)
Clerkenwell414 12,524 23,726 3
Finsbury Park290 52,339 34,022 2
Junction338 32,219 43,477 4
Bunhill303 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'242 71,347 92,335 6
Tollington274 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal160 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside208 101,470 71,788 12
Caledonian217 91,389 82,018 9
Hillrise224 81,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury173 111,249 101,956 11
Holloway143 14984 131,582 13
Tufnell Park151 13795 151,318 16
Highbury118 17912 141,473 14
Mildmay126 16738 161,334 15
Canonbury142 15667 171,231 17

Laycock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (75 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (79 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (145 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

In May 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202534
February 20256
January 202517
December 202429
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202544
February 20257
January 202519
December 202429
November 202414
October 202426
September 202420
August 20248

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
May 202430

A total of 130 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202524
March 202521
February 202510
January 20253
December 20249
November 202420
October 202420
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202539
March 202537
February 202525
January 202537
December 202444
November 202461
October 202453
September 202453
August 202415
July 202410
May 20243

A total of 315 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202530
February 202518
January 202533
December 202433
November 202423
October 202446
September 202419
August 202436
July 20248
May 202425

A total of 934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202584
March 2025101
February 202572
January 202566
December 202482
November 2024110
October 2024145
September 202487
August 202472
July 202414
May 202419

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202537
March 202547
February 202528
January 202570
December 202422
November 202442
October 202456
September 202469
August 202410

A total of 431 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202539
March 202545
February 202529
January 202540
December 202435
November 202470
October 202440
September 202442
August 202420
July 202414
May 202429

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 202420
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 979 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 202576
March 202575
February 202595
January 202579
December 202471
November 202482
October 2024153
September 202492
August 2024122

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202530
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202424
October 202423
September 20249
August 202417
July 20244
May 20247

High Crime Locations Laycock in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Laycock postcode area is presented below.

1. Hampton Court (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Palmer Place (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Other theft12
Public order6
Shoplifting3
4. Roman Way (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime2
5. Laycock Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Holloway Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ringcroft Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Morgan Road (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Other theft3
9. Keen'S Yard (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Yoke Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

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