Crime Rate in Laycock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Laycock

The total recorded crimes in Laycock, Islington, UK in July 2025 are around 408 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Laycock crime rate of 2.78 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (112) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (21.05% increase)
Laycock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 42
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 30
  • Furlong Road with total crimes: 18

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 July 2025 the Laycock has recorded 408 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Laycock)CrimesRank (Laycock)CrimesRank (Laycock)
Finsbury Park375 32,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell388 22,524 23,726 3
Junction339 52,219 43,477 4
Bunhill350 41,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'228 81,347 92,335 6
Tollington291 61,720 62,149 8
Arsenal179 101,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside225 91,470 71,788 12
Caledonian232 71,389 82,018 9
Hillrise138 131,157 121,970 10
Barnsbury166 111,249 101,956 11
Tufnell Park140 12795 151,318 16
Holloway137 15984 131,582 13
Highbury132 16912 141,473 14
Canonbury138 14667 171,231 17
Mildmay126 17738 161,334 15

Laycock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (124 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 848 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 94.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025124
May 2025134
April 202576
March 202575
February 202595
January 202579
December 202471
November 202482

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202535
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 20253
April 202524
March 202521
February 202510
January 20253
December 20249
November 202420

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202531
May 202525
April 202519
March 202530
February 202518
January 202533
December 202433
November 202423

A total of 331 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202528
April 202539
March 202545
February 202529
January 202540
December 202435
November 202470

A total of 789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 87.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 2025105
May 202582
April 202584
March 2025101
February 202572
January 202566
December 202482
November 2024110

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202531
April 202537
March 202547
February 202528
January 202570
December 202422
November 202442

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202513
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420

A total of 376 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202538
May 202549
April 202539
March 202537
February 202525
January 202537
December 202444
November 202461

A total of 142 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 202512
March 202534
February 20256
January 202517
December 202429
November 202412

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
April 202513
March 202530
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202424

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202517
April 20259
March 202544
February 20257
January 202519
December 202429
November 202414

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243

High Crime Locations Laycock in July 2025

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

1. Hampton Court (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
3. Furlong Road (Map)
Total18
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Holloway Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Palmer Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Digswell Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
7. Laycock Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
8. Morgan Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Palmer Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
10. Roman Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime1

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