Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 2.14 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 Ridgeway, encompassing approximately 33,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-44.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Culloden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dunraven Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ridgeway?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 559 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,029 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 0.30 ranking 22th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway crimes were 559. The crime rate of Ridgeway in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway were around 1,029 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

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

Ridgeway 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202549
May 202531
April 202524
March 202535
February 202526
January 202531
December 202443
November 202424
October 202439
September 202429
August 202427

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202513
April 20258
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202424
November 202411
October 202418
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20242

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Culloden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dunraven Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windmill Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bankside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bycullah Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Chase Green Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Elizabeth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shirley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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