Crime Rate in Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southgate

The total recorded crimes in Southgate, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southgate crime rate of 1.20 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 Southgate, encompassing approximately 84,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Station Parade with total crimes: 8

How safe is Southgate?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Southgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 808 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Southgate had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 898 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southgate recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Southgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southgate has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 0.37 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Southgate crimes were 808. The crime rate of Southgate in 2024 was 12.87 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southgate were around 898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.42 (year) or 0.95 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
Southbury238 31,240 32,066 6
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
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

Southgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202528
May 202520
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202523
December 202413
November 202412
October 202430
September 202426
August 202418

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202516
May 202525
April 202515
March 202526
February 202531
January 202519
December 202413
November 202428
October 202429
September 202427
August 202433

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202512
April 202512
March 202516
February 202513
January 20258
December 20243
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 20253
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 20257
April 202515
March 202522
February 202522
January 202528
December 202428
November 202436
October 202425
September 202436
August 20248

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Southgate in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Crown Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Station Parade (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
5. Oakdale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Crown Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Leigh Hunt Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ivy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pickard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Aldridge Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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