Crime Rate in Southbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southbury

The total recorded crimes in Southbury, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southbury crime rate of 2.42 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 Southbury, encompassing approximately 70,659 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
Southbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Stanley Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Southbury?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Southbury reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,240 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southbury witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 2,066 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southbury witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southbury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southbury has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Southbury crimes were 1,240. The crime rate of Southbury in 2024 was 17.55 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southbury were around 2,066 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.24 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 6 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
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
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

Southbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202529
January 202534
December 202433
November 202435
October 202440
September 202449
August 202456
April 202420

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202533
January 202536
December 202436
November 202449
October 202434
September 202435
August 202433
May 20241
April 202435

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202418
October 202412
September 202413
August 20242
April 202414

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202421
August 20243
April 202423

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202535
January 202545
December 202442
November 202442
October 202437
September 202474
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southbury in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting24
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Stanley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Roman Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Great Cambridge Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Colman Parade (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bush Hill Park (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Southbury Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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