Crime in Enfield district: statistics, rates and trends
36,957 crimes were recorded in Enfield district in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Enfield district at a glance
- Crime trends in Enfield district
- Types of crime in Enfield district
- Enfield district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Enfield district
- Streets with the most crime in Enfield district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Enfield district
- Population and deprivation in Enfield district
- Questions about crime in Enfield district
- About this data
36,957 crimes were recorded in Enfield district in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,945 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Enfield district has the 61st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Enfield district | London | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 36,957 | 1,130,928 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.9 | 124.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 327,434 | 9,089,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Enfield district was highest in the year to July 2021 (40,426 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (34,284). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 36,957 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 37,925 | 115.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 36,700 | 112.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 37,554 | 114.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 38,261 | 116.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 40,426 | 123.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 40,212 | 122.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 36,796 | 112.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 34,284 | 104.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3,235 |
| June 2026 | 3,232 |
| May 2026 | 3,238 |
| April 2026 | 3,034 |
| March 2026 | 3,227 |
| February 2026 | 2,896 |
| January 2026 | 2,885 |
| December 2025 | 2,910 |
| November 2025 | 3,065 |
| October 2025 | 3,211 |
| September 2025 | 3,062 |
| August 2025 | 2,962 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Enfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+17%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9,945 | 30.4 | 0.89 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7,789 | 23.8 | 1.55 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,772 | 11.5 | 2.34 | -5% |
| Other theft | 2,652 | 8.1 | 1.27 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 2,586 | 7.9 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Burglary | 2,021 | 6.2 | 1.75 | +10% |
| Drugs | 1,849 | 5.6 | 1.73 | -7% |
| Public order | 1,727 | 5.3 | 0.79 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,464 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 1,218 | 3.7 | 2.20 | -17% |
| Robbery | 988 | 3.0 | 2.23 | -5% |
| Other crime | 496 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +1% |
| Possession of weapons | 258 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 192 | 0.6 | 0.71 | -4% |
Violence and sexual offences in Enfield district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Enfield district recorded 9,945 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Enfield district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Enfield district recorded 7,789 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Enfield district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Enfield district recorded 3,772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Enfield district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Enfield district recorded 2,652 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Enfield district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Enfield district recorded 2,586 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Enfield district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Enfield district recorded 2,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Enfield district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Enfield district recorded 1,849 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Enfield district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Enfield district recorded 1,727 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Enfield district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Enfield district recorded 1,464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Enfield district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Enfield district recorded 1,218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Enfield district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Enfield district recorded 988 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Enfield district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Enfield district recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Enfield district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Enfield district recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Enfield district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Enfield district recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Enfield district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Enfield district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Enfield district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey | 35,064 | 132.9 | +18% |
| Waltham Forest | 29,474 | 105.4 | -7% |
| Barnet | 37,559 | 92.7 | -18% |
| Broxbourne | 9,560 | 93.8 | -17% |
| Hackney | 39,179 | 146.9 | +30% |
| Islington | 41,000 | 183.8 | +63% |
| Epping Forest | 10,436 | 75.9 | -33% |
| Camden | 46,860 | 216.0 | +91% |
26 areas within Enfield district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Edmonton Green had the highest rate (212.4 per 1,000) and Bush Hill Park the lowest (51.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Green | Neighbourhood | 17,630 | 3,745 | 212.4 |
| Upper Edmonton | Neighbourhood | 17,256 | 3,262 | 189.0 |
| Carterhatch | Neighbourhood | 13,985 | 2,456 | 175.6 |
| Ponders End | Neighbourhood | 11,840 | 1,932 | 163.2 |
| Southbury | Neighbourhood | 14,595 | 2,094 | 143.5 |
| New Southgate | Neighbourhood | 10,785 | 1,343 | 124.5 |
| Town | Neighbourhood | 13,989 | 1,667 | 119.2 |
| Bullsmoor | Neighbourhood | 11,421 | 1,335 | 116.9 |
| Palmers Green | Neighbourhood | 9,111 | 1,048 | 115.0 |
| Enfield | Town | 323,906 | 36,643 | 113.1 |
| Lower Edmonton | Neighbourhood | 16,729 | 1,847 | 110.4 |
| Enfield Lock | Neighbourhood | 17,760 | 1,911 | 107.6 |
| Brimsdown | Neighbourhood | 16,621 | 1,771 | 106.6 |
| Haselbury | Neighbourhood | 17,019 | 1,735 | 101.9 |
| Jubilee | Neighbourhood | 16,882 | 1,668 | 98.8 |
| Southgate | Neighbourhood | 13,427 | 1,201 | 89.4 |
| Whitewebbs | Neighbourhood | 16,013 | 1,415 | 88.4 |
| Cockfosters | Neighbourhood | 10,824 | 903 | 83.4 |
| Ridgeway | Neighbourhood | 12,136 | 972 | 80.1 |
| Bowes | Neighbourhood | 10,525 | 786 | 74.7 |
| Winchmore Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,044 | 719 | 71.6 |
| Arnos Grove | Neighbourhood | 9,708 | 690 | 71.1 |
| Grange Park | Neighbourhood | 7,589 | 529 | 69.7 |
| Highfield | Neighbourhood | 11,644 | 788 | 67.7 |
| Oakwood | Neighbourhood | 8,793 | 569 | 64.7 |
| Bush Hill Park | Neighbourhood | 11,108 | 571 | 51.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Enfield district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,279 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,224 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 1,178 |
| On or near Dearsley Road | 758 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 649 |
| On or near Pinkham Way North Circular Road | 398 |
| On or near Albany Road | 381 |
| On or near Hospital | 369 |
| On or near Bridport Road | 298 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 295 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Enfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13,808 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8,021 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 7,789 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 3,010 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,511 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,157 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 767 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 386 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 284 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 94 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 53 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 43 | 0.1% |
Enfield district has an estimated population of 327,434. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Enfield district sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Enfield district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% |
Is Enfield district a safe place to live?
Enfield district recorded 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Enfield district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 9,945 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (7,789).
Is crime in Enfield district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Enfield district was down 3% on the year before: 36,957 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 37,925 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Enfield district?
Enfield district is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Enfield district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.