Crime Rate in Winchmore Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winchmore Hill

The total recorded crimes in Winchmore Hill, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winchmore Hill crime rate of 1.74 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
Winchmore Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Bourne Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Cromie Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Enfield.

    • 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 areas in the Enfield.

  • 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 July 2025 the Winchmore Hill has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winchmore Hill)CrimesRank (Winchmore Hill)CrimesRank (Winchmore Hill)
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
Town138 131,001 101,757 9
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
Bowes79 19489 21817 23
Highfield67 23468 22957 20
Bush Hill Park77 20376 24620 24
Oakwood36 25305 25565 25

Winchmore Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 20259
April 202513
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
May 202510
April 202514
March 202521
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202512
April 202524
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 202412
October 202417
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Winchmore Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bourne Hill (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Cromie Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
4. The Green (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
6. Paulin Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arundel Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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