Crime Rate in New Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Southgate

The total recorded crimes in New Southgate, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Southgate crime rate of 3.22 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (27.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
New Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinkham Way North Circular Road with total crimes: 60
  • Moffat Road with total crimes: 9
  • Peverett Close 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 May 2025 the New Southgate has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Southgate)CrimesRank (New Southgate)CrimesRank (New Southgate)
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
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

New Southgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 394 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
October 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations New Southgate in May 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)
Total60
Shoplifting58
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Moffat Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
3. Peverett Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
4. Hardwicke Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Russell Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Elvendon Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
7. Palmer'S Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. York Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
9. Shakespeare Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
10. Lower Maidstone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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