Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 2.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Windmill Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Glebe Avenue 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 May 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)CrimesRank (Ridgeway)
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
New Southgate162 7769 151,177 15
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
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

Ridgeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Windmill Hill (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glebe Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Dunraven Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Holtwhite'S Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trentwood Side (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Taunton Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Colonels Walk (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wellesley Park Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hedge Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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