Crime in Laycock: statistics, rates and trends
3,077 crimes were recorded in Laycock in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
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3,077 crimes were recorded in Laycock in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 706 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Laycock has the 265th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Laycock | Islington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,077 | 41,000 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 179.7 | 183.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,122 | 223,024 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Laycock was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,344 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,694). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,077 | 179.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,344 | 195.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,837 | 165.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,869 | 167.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,716 | 158.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,878 | 168.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,095 | 180.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,711 | 158.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,694 | 157.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 245 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Laycock 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 706 | 41.2 | 1.20 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 673 | 39.3 | 2.56 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 376 | 22.0 | 2.65 | -1% |
| Other theft | 284 | 16.6 | 2.59 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 215 | 12.6 | 7.43 | -8% |
| Public order | 175 | 10.2 | 1.54 | -2% |
| Drugs | 116 | 6.8 | 2.07 | -3% |
| Robbery | 116 | 6.8 | 5.02 | +8% |
| Burglary | 105 | 6.1 | 1.73 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 5.8 | 1.19 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 70 | 4.1 | 4.97 | -27% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.7 | 1.27 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Laycock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Laycock recorded 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Laycock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Laycock recorded 673 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Laycock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Laycock recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Laycock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Laycock recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Laycock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Laycock recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Laycock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Laycock recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Laycock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Laycock recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Laycock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Laycock recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Laycock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Laycock recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Laycock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Laycock recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Laycock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Laycock recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Laycock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Laycock recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Laycock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Laycock recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Laycock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Laycock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Laycock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Laycock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Laycock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway | 1,861 | 171.5 | -5% |
| Barnsbury | 2,304 | 204.3 | +14% |
| Caledonian | 2,923 | 244.7 | +36% |
| Arsenal | 2,210 | 159.2 | -11% |
| Highbury | 1,466 | 107.8 | -40% |
| St Mary's & St James' | 2,536 | 218.2 | +21% |
| Tufnell Park | 1,259 | 100.7 | -44% |
| Canonbury | 1,321 | 115.0 | -36% |
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 Laycock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hampton Court | 190 |
| On or near Roman Way | 166 |
| On or near Holloway Road | 162 |
| On or near Caledonian Road | 144 |
| On or near Keen'S Yard | 142 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 139 |
| On or near Nightclub | 101 |
| On or near Eastwood Close | 100 |
| On or near Palmer Place | 89 |
| On or near Compton Terrace | 79 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Laycock 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,181 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 673 | 21.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 576 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 302 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Laycock has an estimated population of 17,122. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Laycock sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Laycock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.7% |
| Social rented homes | 47.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.3% |
Is Laycock a safe place to live?
Laycock recorded 179.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Laycock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (673).
Is crime in Laycock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Laycock was down 8% on the year before: 3,077 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,344 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Laycock?
Laycock is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Laycock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.