Crime Rate in Whitewebbs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitewebbs

The total recorded crimes in Whitewebbs, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitewebbs crime rate of 2.21 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 Whitewebbs, encompassing approximately 53,009 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Whitewebbs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magpie Close with total crimes: 8
  • Severn Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whitewebbs?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Whitewebbs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 805 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitewebbs recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Whitewebbs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 1,626 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitewebbs witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitewebbs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitewebbs has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 13th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Whitewebbs crimes were 805. The crime rate of Whitewebbs in 2024 was 15.19 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitewebbs were around 1,626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.67 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitewebbs)CrimesRank (Whitewebbs)CrimesRank (Whitewebbs)
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
Town136 111,001 101,757 9
Lower Edmonton140 101,002 91,748 10
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

Whitewebbs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 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 May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202534
February 202525
January 202530
December 202439
November 202427
October 202428
September 202426
August 202425
July 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202532
March 202520
February 202513
January 202518
December 202421
November 202424
October 202412
September 202429
August 202428

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 202415
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202511
February 202516
January 202519
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 202420
August 202410

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Whitewebbs in May 2025

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

1. Magpie Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
2. Severn Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Weardale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holbrook Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Myrtle Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pentrich Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Cedar Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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