Crime Rate in Winchmore Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winchmore Hill

The total recorded crimes in Winchmore Hill, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winchmore Hill crime rate of 1.99 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 Winchmore Hill, encompassing approximately 35,118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Winchmore Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Pellipar Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cromie Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Winchmore Hill?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Winchmore Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 458 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Winchmore Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Winchmore Hill had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 974 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Winchmore Hill recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Winchmore Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Winchmore Hill has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 20th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Winchmore Hill crimes were 458. The crime rate of Winchmore Hill in 2024 was 13.04 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winchmore Hill were around 974 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.73 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 19 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
Town133 111,001 101,757 9
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
Arnos Grove61 22548 19952 21
Highfield76 19468 22957 20
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Winchmore Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
April 202412

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 202412
October 202417
September 202421
August 202413
April 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202416
August 20241
April 202412

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Winchmore Hill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pellipar Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cromie Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodberry Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hoppers Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Avondale Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
8. Lynwood Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Downes Court (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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