Crime Rate in Ponders End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ponders End

The total recorded crimes in Ponders End, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ponders End crime rate of 4.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (104.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
Ponders End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Napier Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Hertford Road High Street with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ponders End has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)
Edmonton Green319 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton271 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock123 131,051 82,300 3
Southbury171 61,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch192 31,201 42,220 4
Brimsdown161 71,135 52,101 5
Lower Edmonton174 51,002 91,748 10
Haselbury146 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green132 121,066 71,047 16
Jubilee139 9898 121,823 8
Town133 111,001 101,757 9
New Southgate134 10769 151,177 15
Whitewebbs111 14805 141,626 12
Grange Park59 23678 161,412 13
Southgate109 15808 13898 22
Bullsmoor104 16669 171,352 14
Ridgeway99 17559 181,029 17
Cockfosters82 18542 20995 18
Winchmore Hill70 20458 23974 19
Arnos Grove61 22548 19952 21
Highfield76 19468 22957 20
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Ponders End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202514
December 202413
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
April 202410

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 20243
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202510
December 20246
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202536
January 202537
December 202438
November 202441
October 202440
September 202445
August 202435
May 20241
April 202445

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 202420
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202522
January 202525
December 202418
November 202428
October 202447
September 202437
August 202445
April 202445

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 20242
April 202416

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249

High Crime Locations Ponders End in March 2025

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

1. Napier Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Hertford Road High Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Scotland Green Road North (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clarence Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Gartons Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Keats Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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