Crime in Laverstock: statistics, rates and trends

217 crimes were recorded in Laverstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 92 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Laverstock has the 3,545th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Laverstock was highest in the year to July 2024 (236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (164). Over the whole period it rose 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Laverstock over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%) and public order (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Laverstock

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Laverstock recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Laverstock

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Laverstock recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Laverstock

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Laverstock recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Laverstock

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Laverstock recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Laverstock

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Laverstock recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Laverstock

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Laverstock recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Laverstock

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Laverstock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Laverstock

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Laverstock recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Laverstock

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Laverstock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Laverstock

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Laverstock recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Laverstock

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Laverstock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Laverstock

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Laverstock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Laverstock

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Laverstock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Laverstock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Laverstock.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Laverstock over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Laverstock over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Laverstock has an estimated population of 5,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Laverstock sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Laverstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.