Crime in Laycock: statistics, rates and trends
3,095 crimes were recorded in Laycock in the 12 months to August 2026, 180.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (727), anti-social behaviour (685) and shoplifting (383) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 262nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Laycock | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,095 | 41,297 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 180.8 | 185.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,122 | 223,024 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Laycock peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,304 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,659). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,095 | 180.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,304 | 193.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,911 | 170.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,830 | 165.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,722 | 159.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,806 | 163.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,186 | 186.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,659 | 155.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,730 | 159.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 263 |
| July 2026 | 302 |
| June 2026 | 290 |
| May 2026 | 327 |
| April 2026 | 232 |
| March 2026 | 248 |
| February 2026 | 198 |
| January 2026 | 227 |
| December 2025 | 222 |
| November 2025 | 255 |
| October 2025 | 275 |
| September 2025 | 256 |
Compared with England and Wales, Laycock recorded notably more theft from the person (7.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.0 times the national rate) and robbery (4.9 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 135 to 71 and vehicle crime fell from 169 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 727 | 42.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 685 | 40.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 383 | 22.4 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Other theft | 284 | 16.6 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 203 | 11.9 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 173 | 10.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 121 | 7.1 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Robbery | 114 | 6.7 | 1.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 105 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 70 | 4.1 | 0.8 | -25% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Laycock; the highest is Caledonian (252.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Tufnell Park (99.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Laycock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway | 1,918 | 176.8 | -2% |
| Barnsbury | 2,332 | 206.8 | +14% |
| Caledonian | 3,015 | 252.4 | +40% |
| Arsenal | 2,225 | 160.2 | -11% |
| Highbury | 1,494 | 109.8 | -39% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,549 | 219.3 | +21% |
| Tufnell Park | 1,240 | 99.2 | -45% |
| Canonbury | 1,296 | 112.8 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Laycock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hampton Court” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hampton Court | 181 |
| On or near Roman Way | 170 |
| On or near Holloway Road | 160 |
| On or near Keen'S Yard | 144 |
| On or near Caledonian Road | 138 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 131 |
| On or near Nightclub | 100 |
| On or near Eastwood Close | 99 |
| On or near Palmer Place | 86 |
| On or near Compton Terrace | 82 |
Of the 2,410 crimes in Laycock with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 685 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,186 | 49.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 596 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 267 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 139 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 121 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Laycock has an estimated population of 17,122 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (68%, against 23%), more social housing (47%, against 17%) and more students (14.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Laycock average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Laycock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Laycock a safe place to live?
Laycock recorded 180.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 262nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Laycock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 727 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (685).
Is crime in Laycock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Laycock was down 6% on the year before: 3,095 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,304 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Laycock?
About 17,122 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Laycock?
Laycock is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.