Crime Rate in Southbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southbury

The total recorded crimes in Southbury, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southbury crime rate of 2.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (6.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
Southbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Colman Parade with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Enfield.

    • 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 areas in the Enfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Southbury has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southbury)CrimesRank (Southbury)CrimesRank (Southbury)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton270 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock119 121,051 82,300 3
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
Ridgeway76 22559 181,029 17
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

Southbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202549
March 202535
February 202533
January 202536
December 202436
November 202449
October 202434
September 202435
August 202433
May 20241

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202548
March 202538
February 202529
January 202534
December 202433
November 202435
October 202440
September 202449
August 202456

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202418
October 202412
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202421
August 20243

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202538
February 202535
January 202545
December 202442
November 202442
October 202437
September 202474
August 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Southbury in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Colman Parade (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Great Cambridge Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Southbury Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Tweedy Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Roman Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Agricola Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Stanley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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