Crime Rate in Carterhatch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterhatch

The total recorded crimes in Carterhatch, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterhatch crime rate of 4.10 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (90.00% increase)
Carterhatch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 69
  • Maltby Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Collinwood Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Carterhatch has recorded 192 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)
Edmonton Green319 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton271 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock123 131,051 82,300 3
Southbury171 61,240 32,066 6
Ponders End183 41,094 61,659 11
Brimsdown161 71,135 52,101 5
Lower Edmonton174 51,002 91,748 10
Haselbury146 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green132 121,066 71,047 16
Jubilee139 9898 121,823 8
Town133 111,001 101,757 9
New Southgate134 10769 151,177 15
Whitewebbs111 14805 141,626 12
Grange Park59 23678 161,412 13
Southgate109 15808 13898 22
Bullsmoor104 16669 171,352 14
Ridgeway99 17559 181,029 17
Cockfosters82 18542 20995 18
Winchmore Hill70 20458 23974 19
Arnos Grove61 22548 19952 21
Highfield76 19468 22957 20
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Carterhatch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202520
January 202526
December 202435
November 202447
October 202451
September 202443
August 202443
April 202437

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202516
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202415
August 20243
July 20242
April 202414

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
April 20249

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202535
January 202539
December 202432
November 202437
October 202431
September 202454
August 202436
May 20241
April 202429

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202559
January 202532
December 202433
November 202420
October 202418
September 202424
August 20243
April 202414

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202520
January 202517
December 202412
November 202417
October 202422
September 202417
August 20248
April 202423

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244

High Crime Locations Carterhatch in March 2025

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

1. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Maltby Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Collinwood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. Southbury Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Cobham Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Pitfield Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Old Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Lawson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
9. Moorfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mapleton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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