Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Park Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Firs Park Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Firscroft with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Enfield.

    • 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 areas in the Enfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Highfield has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)
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
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
Winchmore Hill50 23458 23974 19
Bowes77 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park34 25376 24620 24
Oakwood45 24305 25565 25

Highfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202522
February 202513
January 202512
December 202413
November 202417
October 20248
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 20259
March 202518
February 202521
January 202524
December 202412
November 202417
October 202420
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 20242
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Highfield in May 2025

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

1. Hyde Park Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person3
2. Firs Park Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Firscroft (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Crawford Gardens (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mintern Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hyde Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Rayleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Rayleigh Road (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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