Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burleigh Way with total crimes: 8
  • A110 with total crimes: 7
  • Police Station 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 July 2025 the Town has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20253
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202529
May 202537
April 202535
March 202543
February 202523
January 202532
December 202445
November 202422
October 202441
September 202436
August 202431

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202515
April 20256
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202419
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202525
April 202515
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202430
November 202414
October 202417
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202533
May 202526
April 202531
March 202527
February 202517
January 202521
December 202435
November 202425
October 202432
September 202445
August 202428

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20255
April 20252
February 202520
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 202517
January 202516
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 202510
January 202515
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Burleigh Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. A110 (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Greencroft Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. The Town (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Calder Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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