Crime Rate in Upper Edmonton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Edmonton

The total recorded crimes in Upper Edmonton, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 270 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Edmonton crime rate of 2.69 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 Upper Edmonton, encompassing approximately 100,217 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-6.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (17.07% increase)
  • Drugs: (39) incidents (105.26% increase)
Upper Edmonton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 28
  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 18
  • Regal Court with total crimes: 17

How safe is Upper Edmonton?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Upper Edmonton reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,888 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upper Edmonton witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Upper Edmonton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 2,948 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upper Edmonton witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Edmonton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Edmonton has recorded 270 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Edmonton crimes were 1,888. The crime rate of Upper Edmonton in 2024 was 18.84 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Edmonton were around 2,948 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.42 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Edmonton)CrimesRank (Upper Edmonton)CrimesRank (Upper Edmonton)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
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
Town136 111,001 101,757 9
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

Upper Edmonton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202541
March 202541
February 202526
January 202527
December 202432
November 202441
October 202450
September 202428
August 202438

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202419
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202519
March 202522
February 202517
January 202525
December 202414
November 202436
October 202416
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 202517
February 20259
January 20259
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 202513
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202522
February 202515
January 202520
December 202416
November 202448
October 202449
September 202466
August 202415

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 202416
October 202412
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 616 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202565
March 202576
February 202558
January 202571
December 202457
November 202465
October 202466
September 202451
August 202442
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 270 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202525
March 202530
February 202519
January 202524
December 202421
November 202425
October 202448
September 202431
August 202411

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202520
February 202514
January 20257
December 202427
November 202440
October 202443
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Upper Edmonton in May 2025

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

1. Albany Road (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bridport Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
3. Regal Court (Map)
Total17
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. College Gardens (Map)
Total10
Drugs5
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Snell'S Park (Map)
Total8
Drugs6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Watermill Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Joyce Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cowper Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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