Crime Rate in Laycock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Laycock

The total recorded crimes in Laycock, Islington, UK in March 2025 are around 489 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Laycock crime rate of 3.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (40.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
Laycock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 48
  • Palmer Place with total crimes: 48
  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 33

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Laycock has recorded 489 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)CrimesRank (Islington)
Finsbury Park284 52,339 34,022 2
Clerkenwell290 42,524 23,726 3
Junction323 22,219 43,477 4
Tollington313 31,720 62,149 8
Bunhill275 61,839 53,397 5
St Mary's & St James'207 81,347 92,335 6
Arsenal193 121,198 112,180 7
St Peter's & Canalside217 71,470 71,788 12
Caledonian199 101,389 82,018 9
Barnsbury202 91,249 101,956 11
Hillrise194 111,157 121,970 10
Holloway153 14984 131,582 13
Highbury154 13912 141,473 14
Mildmay109 16738 161,334 15
Tufnell Park134 15795 151,318 16
Canonbury93 17667 171,231 17

Laycock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (108 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 20257
January 202519
December 202429
November 202414
October 202426
September 202420
August 20248
April 202415

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202424
October 202423
September 20249
August 202417
July 20244
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 450 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202529
January 202540
December 202435
November 202470
October 202440
September 202442
August 202420
July 202414
May 202429
April 202486

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202528
January 202570
December 202422
November 202442
October 202456
September 202469
August 202410
April 202433

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025101
February 202572
January 202566
December 202482
November 2024110
October 2024145
September 202487
August 202472
July 202414
May 202419
April 2024108

A total of 404 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202525
January 202537
December 202444
November 202461
October 202453
September 202453
August 202415
July 202410
May 20243
April 202466

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 877 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202595
January 202579
December 202471
November 202482
October 2024153
September 202492
August 2024122
April 2024108

A total of 305 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202518
January 202533
December 202433
November 202423
October 202446
September 202419
August 202436
July 20248
May 202425
April 202434

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202511
December 202413
November 202420
October 202420
September 202427
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 112 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 20256
January 202517
December 202429
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20244
April 202420

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Laycock in March 2025

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

1. Hampton Court (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft12
Robbery6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Palmer Place (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person6
Public order3
3. Holloway Road (Map)
Total33
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Robbery3
4. Eastwood Close (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Keen'S Yard (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting17
Burglary2
Robbery2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft6
Other theft3
7. Caledonian Road (Map)
Total16
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Roman Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
9. Laycock Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Holloway Road (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person8
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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