Crime Rate in New Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Southgate

The total recorded crimes in New Southgate, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Southgate crime rate of 2.70 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 New Southgate, encompassing approximately 50,365 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
New Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinkham Way North Circular Road with total crimes: 40
  • Colebrook Way with total crimes: 7
  • Lower Park Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is New Southgate?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, New Southgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 769 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Southgate recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, New Southgate had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,177 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Southgate recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Southgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the New Southgate has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total New Southgate crimes were 769. The crime rate of New Southgate in 2024 was 15.27 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Southgate were around 1,177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.37 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Southgate)CrimesRank (New Southgate)CrimesRank (New Southgate)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
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
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

New Southgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (43 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202516
April 202517
March 202522
February 20259
January 202515
December 202419
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202515
May 202520
April 202512
March 202515
February 202519
January 202525
December 202412
November 202428
October 202416
September 202427
August 202422

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 202512
December 20243
November 202414
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202530
April 202511
March 202514
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202422
October 202427
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202515
April 202519
March 202514
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
March 20255
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 480 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202546
May 202560
April 202547
March 202543
February 202539
January 202551
December 202431
November 202441
October 202437
September 202438
August 20247

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations New Southgate in July 2025

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

1. Pinkham Way North Circular Road (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting40
2. Colebrook Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Lower Park Road (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cranbrook Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. High Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
6. Pevensey Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
7. Tewkesbury Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Palmer'S Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hardwicke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Russell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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