Crime Rate in Enfield Lock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Enfield Lock

The total recorded crimes in Enfield Lock, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Enfield Lock crime rate of 2.35 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 Enfield Lock, encompassing approximately 68,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-17.91% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Enfield Lock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catisfield Road with total crimes: 13
  • Velocity Way with total crimes: 8
  • St Stephen'S Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Enfield Lock?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Enfield Lock reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,051 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Enfield Lock witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Enfield Lock experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 2,300 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Enfield Lock witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Enfield Lock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Enfield Lock has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Enfield Lock crimes were 1,051. The crime rate of Enfield Lock in 2024 was 15.33 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Enfield Lock were around 2,300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.56 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Southbury238 31,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch211 41,201 42,220 4
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

Enfield Lock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (67 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (75 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202551
May 202538
April 202547
March 202537
February 202539
January 202555
December 202438
November 202432
October 202452
September 202451
August 202436

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 202512
March 202510
February 20255
January 202518
December 202415
November 202416
October 202421
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 538 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202567
May 202546
April 202543
March 202540
February 202531
January 202521
December 202437
November 202440
October 202442
September 202441
August 202475

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 202516
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 202418
August 20245

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Enfield Lock in July 2025

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

1. Catisfield Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Velocity Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Stephen'S Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
4. Catherine Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Forest Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barrass Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Bideford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. James Lee Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Coldham Grove (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2

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