Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.80 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firscroft with total crimes: 5
  • Farndale Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Coniscliffe Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Highfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 468 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Highfield had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 957 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Highfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Highfield has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 19th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 468. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 957 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 20 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
Carterhatch192 31,201 42,220 4
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
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Highfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 202413

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202512
December 202413
November 202417
October 20248
September 202412
August 202416
April 202414

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202415
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202521
January 202524
December 202412
November 202417
October 202420
September 202412
August 20249
April 202422

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 20242
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Highfield in March 2025

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

1. Firscroft (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Farndale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Coniscliffe Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Greenwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Crestbrook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
7. Rylston Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Firs Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Hyde Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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