Crime Rate in Lower Edmonton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Edmonton

The total recorded crimes in Lower Edmonton, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Edmonton crime rate of 1.60 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 Lower Edmonton, encompassing approximately 87,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Drugs: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
Lower Edmonton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrowfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Belmont Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Lower Edmonton?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Lower Edmonton reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,002 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lower Edmonton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Lower Edmonton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,748 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lower Edmonton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Edmonton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lower Edmonton has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Edmonton crimes were 1,002. The crime rate of Lower Edmonton in 2024 was 11.48 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Edmonton were around 1,748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.02 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Edmonton)CrimesRank (Lower Edmonton)CrimesRank (Lower Edmonton)
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
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

Lower Edmonton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202520
February 20259
January 202524
December 202423
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202534
March 202548
February 202541
January 202533
December 202443
November 202445
October 202439
September 202441
August 202434

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202526
March 202536
February 202520
January 202529
December 202433
November 202428
October 202430
September 202437
August 202445

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202519
February 202517
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202421
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202513
February 202510
January 202515
December 202415
November 202413
October 20243
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Edmonton in May 2025

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

1. Barrowfield Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Burglary1
2. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
3. Belmont Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
4. Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Bounces Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Cornwallis Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Millbrook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Monmouth Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chester Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1

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