Crime Rate in Carterhatch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterhatch

The total recorded crimes in Carterhatch, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterhatch crime rate of 4.50 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 Carterhatch, encompassing approximately 46,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
Carterhatch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 51
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Cobham Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Carterhatch?

To understand the safety of Carterhatch, we need to analyze Carterhatch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Carterhatch reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,201 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carterhatch witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Carterhatch experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 2,220 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carterhatch witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Carterhatch has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Carterhatch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Carterhatch has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Carterhatch crimes were 1,201. The crime rate of Carterhatch in 2024 was 25.62 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carterhatch were around 2,220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.36 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carterhatch)CrimesRank (Carterhatch)CrimesRank (Carterhatch)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
Southbury238 31,240 32,066 6
Brimsdown201 61,135 52,101 5
Ponders End204 51,094 61,659 11
Haselbury165 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green113 151,066 71,047 16
Lower Edmonton173 71,002 91,748 10
Jubilee147 12898 121,823 8
Town138 131,001 101,757 9
Whitewebbs151 10805 141,626 12
Grange Park150 11678 161,412 13
Southgate101 17808 13898 22
Bullsmoor112 16669 171,352 14
New Southgate136 14769 151,177 15
Ridgeway71 22559 181,029 17
Cockfosters75 21542 20995 18
Arnos Grove99 18548 19952 21
Winchmore Hill61 24458 23974 19
Bowes79 19489 21817 23
Highfield67 23468 22957 20
Bush Hill Park77 20376 24620 24
Oakwood36 25305 25565 25

Carterhatch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202538
May 202536
April 202532
March 202539
February 202535
January 202539
December 202432
November 202437
October 202431
September 202454
August 202436

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202544
May 202535
April 202532
March 202538
February 202520
January 202526
December 202435
November 202447
October 202451
September 202443
August 202443

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 202516
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 358 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202537
May 202522
April 202526
March 202548
February 202559
January 202532
December 202433
November 202420
October 202418
September 202424
August 20243

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 202520
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202512
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Carterhatch in July 2025

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

1. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cobham Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Maltby Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Broadlands Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
6. Northumberland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mapleton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
8. Lawson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Collinwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
10. Cherry Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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