Crime Rate in Enfield Lock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Enfield Lock

The total recorded crimes in Enfield Lock, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Enfield Lock crime rate of 1.74 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Enfield Lock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coldham Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Catisfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • 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 May 2025 the Enfield Lock has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)CrimesRank (Enfield Lock)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton270 21,888 22,948 2
Southbury183 41,240 32,066 6
Ponders End188 31,094 61,659 11
Carterhatch167 61,201 42,220 4
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

Enfield Lock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

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

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202547
March 202537
February 202539
January 202555
December 202438
November 202432
October 202452
September 202451
August 202436
June 20244

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 202516
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 202418
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Enfield Lock in May 2025

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

1. Coldham Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Catisfield Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St Stephen'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hartmoor Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Carnegie Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Lytton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Medcalf Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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