Crime in Carterhatch: statistics, rates and trends
2,456 crimes were recorded in Carterhatch in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carterhatch at a glance
- Crime trends in Carterhatch
- Types of crime in Carterhatch
- Carterhatch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carterhatch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carterhatch
- Population and deprivation in Carterhatch
- Questions about crime in Carterhatch
- About this data
2,456 crimes were recorded in Carterhatch in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 607 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carterhatch has the 278th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carterhatch | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,456 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.6 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,985 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carterhatch was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,915). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 2,456 | 175.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,217 | 158.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,120 | 151.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,041 | 145.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,178 | 155.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,013 | 143.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,021 | 144.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,915 | 136.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,933 | 138.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 202 |
| April 2026 | 163 |
| March 2026 | 213 |
| February 2026 | 198 |
| January 2026 | 208 |
| December 2025 | 225 |
| November 2025 | 237 |
| October 2025 | 218 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
| August 2025 | 188 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carterhatch 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and drugs (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and robbery (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 607 | 43.4 | 5.24 | +64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 39.7 | 1.16 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 423 | 30.2 | 1.97 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 197 | 14.1 | 2.86 | +8% |
| Other theft | 144 | 10.3 | 1.61 | -6% |
| Drugs | 92 | 6.6 | 2.01 | +23% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -1% |
| Burglary | 82 | 5.9 | 1.66 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 78 | 5.6 | 3.30 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -33% |
| Robbery | 63 | 4.5 | 3.33 | -25% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.1 | 1.02 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +17% |
Shoplifting in Carterhatch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carterhatch recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Carterhatch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carterhatch recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carterhatch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carterhatch recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carterhatch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carterhatch recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carterhatch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carterhatch recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carterhatch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carterhatch recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carterhatch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carterhatch recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carterhatch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carterhatch recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carterhatch
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carterhatch recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carterhatch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carterhatch recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carterhatch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carterhatch recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carterhatch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carterhatch recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carterhatch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carterhatch recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carterhatch
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carterhatch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carterhatch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carterhatch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carterhatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimsdown | 1,771 | 106.6 | -39% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | -18% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | -7% |
| Bullsmoor | 1,335 | 116.9 | -33% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | -32% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,415 | 88.4 | -50% |
| Enfield Lock | 1,911 | 107.6 | -39% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -44% |
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 Carterhatch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dearsley Road | 758 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 114 |
| On or near Peachtree Close | 94 |
| On or near Broadfield Square | 82 |
| On or near Maltby Drive | 68 |
| On or near Moorfield Road | 67 |
| On or near Cobham Close | 64 |
| On or near Collinwood Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Lawson Road | 50 |
| On or near Anglesey Road | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carterhatch 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 | 1,148 | 46.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 483 | 19.7% |
| Not recorded | 423 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
Carterhatch has an estimated population of 13,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carterhatch sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carterhatch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.3% |
| Social rented homes | 31.3% |
| Private rented homes | 27.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.0% |
Is Carterhatch a safe place to live?
Carterhatch recorded 175.6 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 Carterhatch?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (555).
Is crime in Carterhatch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carterhatch was up 11% on the year before: 2,456 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,217 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carterhatch?
Carterhatch 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 Carterhatch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.