Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 2.98 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Windmill Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Byron Court 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 17th 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.

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
Ponders End183 41,094 61,659 11
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
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

Ridgeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
September 20241
April 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Windmill Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Byron Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sedum Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Old Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Abbotts Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Rowanwood Mews (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Farorna Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Slades Rise (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
10. The Glade (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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