Crime Rate in Ponders End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ponders End

The total recorded crimes in Ponders End, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ponders End crime rate of 5.17 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 Ponders End, encompassing approximately 39,452 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (27.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
Ponders End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Hertford Road High Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Ponders End?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Ponders End reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,094 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ponders End witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Ponders End experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,659 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ponders End witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ponders End Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ponders End has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 5.17 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Ponders End crimes were 1,094. The crime rate of Ponders End in 2024 was 27.73 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ponders End were around 1,659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.05 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ponders End)CrimesRank (Ponders End)CrimesRank (Ponders End)
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
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
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

Ponders End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 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 (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202512
April 202514
March 202518
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 20243
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
May 202520
April 202520
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202514
April 202515
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 202420
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202547
May 202543
April 202539
March 202551
February 202536
January 202537
December 202438
November 202441
October 202440
September 202445
August 202435

A total of 422 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202534
May 202543
April 202538
March 202545
February 202522
January 202525
December 202418
November 202428
October 202447
September 202437
August 202445

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 202512
January 20257
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Ponders End in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hertford Road High Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Gardiner Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Nags Head Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Napier Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stonehorse Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Freemantle Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Scotland Green Road North (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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