Crime Rate in Carterhatch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carterhatch

The total recorded crimes in Carterhatch, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carterhatch crime rate of 3.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Carterhatch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 44
  • Peachtree Close with total crimes: 10
  • Maltby Drive with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Carterhatch has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carterhatch)CrimesRank (Carterhatch)CrimesRank (Carterhatch)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton270 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock119 121,051 82,300 3
Southbury183 41,240 32,066 6
Ponders End188 31,094 61,659 11
Brimsdown151 81,135 52,101 5
Jubilee167 5898 121,823 8
Haselbury142 9898 111,997 7
Palmers Green105 141,066 71,047 16
New Southgate162 7769 151,177 15
Town136 111,001 101,757 9
Lower Edmonton140 101,002 91,748 10
Whitewebbs117 13805 141,626 12
Grange Park102 16678 161,412 13
Southgate89 19808 13898 22
Bullsmoor89 20669 171,352 14
Cockfosters103 15542 20995 18
Ridgeway76 22559 181,029 17
Arnos Grove93 17548 19952 21
Highfield89 18468 22957 20
Winchmore Hill50 23458 23974 19
Bowes77 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park34 25376 24620 24
Oakwood45 24305 25565 25

Carterhatch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202532
March 202539
February 202535
January 202539
December 202432
November 202437
October 202431
September 202454
August 202436
May 20241

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Carterhatch in May 2025

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

1. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Peachtree Close (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maltby Drive (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadfield Square (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Collinwood Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
6. Mapleton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ringlewell Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cobham Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westcroft Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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