Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.46 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (86.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 15
  • A110 with total crimes: 13
  • Horseshoe Lane with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Town has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)
Edmonton Green319 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton271 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock123 131,051 82,300 3
Southbury171 61,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch192 31,201 42,220 4
Ponders End183 41,094 61,659 11
Brimsdown161 71,135 52,101 5
Lower Edmonton174 51,002 91,748 10
Haselbury146 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green132 121,066 71,047 16
Jubilee139 9898 121,823 8
New Southgate134 10769 151,177 15
Whitewebbs111 14805 141,626 12
Grange Park59 23678 161,412 13
Southgate109 15808 13898 22
Bullsmoor104 16669 171,352 14
Ridgeway99 17559 181,029 17
Cockfosters82 18542 20995 18
Winchmore Hill70 20458 23974 19
Arnos Grove61 22548 19952 21
Highfield76 19468 22957 20
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202523
January 202532
December 202445
November 202422
October 202441
September 202436
August 202431
April 202432

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202430
November 202414
October 202417
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202419
September 202416
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202517
January 202516
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202412
August 20242
April 202418

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202521
December 202435
November 202425
October 202432
September 202445
August 202428
July 20242
April 202426

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 202410

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 202515
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour11
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A110 (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Robbery1
4. Burleigh Way (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. The Town (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Priors Mead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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