Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.47 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 20
  • A110 with total crimes: 11
  • Little Park Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,001 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,757 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Town has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 11th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 1,001. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 1,757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton270 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock119 121,051 82,300 3
Southbury183 41,240 32,066 6
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
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 162 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202430
November 202414
October 202417
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202535
March 202543
February 202523
January 202532
December 202445
November 202422
October 202441
September 202436
August 202431

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202419
September 202416
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202527
February 202517
January 202521
December 202435
November 202425
October 202432
September 202445
August 202428
July 20242

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 202510
January 202515
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 202520
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 202517
January 202516
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour14
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Other theft1
2. A110 (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Little Park Gardens (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burleigh Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Sydney Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person4
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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