Crime Rate in Palmers Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Palmers Green

The total recorded crimes in Palmers Green, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Palmers Green crime rate of 2.54 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 Palmers Green, encompassing approximately 44,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Palmers Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Trade Close with total crimes: 7
  • Elmdale Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Palmers Green?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Palmers Green reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,066 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Palmers Green witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Palmers Green had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,047 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Palmers Green recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Palmers Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Palmers Green has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 15th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Palmers Green crimes were 1,066. The crime rate of Palmers Green in 2024 was 23.97 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Palmers Green were around 1,047 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.54 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Palmers Green)CrimesRank (Palmers Green)CrimesRank (Palmers Green)
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
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
New Southgate136 14769 151,177 15
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

Palmers Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202522
May 202520
April 202516
March 202521
February 202513
January 202516
December 202420
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202533
April 202529
March 202526
February 202514
January 202522
December 202422
November 202429
October 202431
September 202425
August 202428

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202518
April 202515
March 202516
February 202518
January 202513
December 202420
November 202417
October 202413
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 607 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202515
April 202527
March 202537
February 202545
January 202549
December 202463
November 202498
October 2024114
September 2024123
August 202413

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Palmers Green in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Trade Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elmdale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Devonshire Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bridge Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Regents Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Springfield Parade Mews (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Grovelands Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Pilgrims Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

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