Crime Rate in Southbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southbury

The total recorded crimes in Southbury, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southbury crime rate of 3.37 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (28.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (44.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
Southbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 42
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

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 July 2025 the Southbury has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southbury)CrimesRank (Southbury)CrimesRank (Southbury)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
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
Ridgeway71 22559 181,029 17
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

Southbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202538
May 202532
April 202548
March 202538
February 202529
January 202534
December 202433
November 202435
October 202440
September 202449
August 202456

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202545
May 202552
April 202549
March 202535
February 202533
January 202536
December 202436
November 202449
October 202434
September 202435
August 202433

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202421
August 20243

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 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
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202418
October 202412
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202545
May 202529
April 202530
March 202538
February 202535
January 202545
December 202442
November 202442
October 202437
September 202474
August 20246

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410

High Crime Locations Southbury in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting16
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting24
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stanley Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
6. Ayley Croft (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Hadrian'S Ride (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Ermine Side (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clive Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Mafeking Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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