Crime in Edmonton Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,758 crimes were recorded in Edmonton Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 213.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edmonton Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Edmonton Green
- Types of crime in Edmonton Green
- Edmonton Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edmonton Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edmonton Green
- Demographics of Edmonton Green
- Questions about crime in Edmonton Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (985), anti-social behaviour (783) and drugs (307) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Edmonton Green | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,758 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 213.2 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,630 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edmonton Green peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,933 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (3,472). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,758 | 213.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,811 | 216.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,635 | 206.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,618 | 205.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,933 | 223.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,819 | 216.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,925 | 222.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,588 | 203.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,472 | 196.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 303 |
| July 2026 | 319 |
| June 2026 | 341 |
| May 2026 | 325 |
| April 2026 | 312 |
| March 2026 | 337 |
| February 2026 | 312 |
| January 2026 | 277 |
| December 2025 | 277 |
| November 2025 | 339 |
| October 2025 | 334 |
| September 2025 | 282 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edmonton Green recorded notably more theft from the person (5.3 times the national rate), drugs (5.3 times the national rate) and robbery (4.9 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 174 to 235 and other theft rose from 243 to 299, while criminal damage and arson fell from 183 to 124 and bicycle theft fell from 49 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 985 | 55.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 783 | 44.4 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Drugs | 307 | 17.4 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Other theft | 299 | 17.0 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 297 | 16.8 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 235 | 13.3 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Public order | 203 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 158 | 9.0 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 128 | 7.3 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Robbery | 118 | 6.7 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.0 | 1.0 | -15% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Edmonton Green has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edmonton Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haselbury | 1,728 | 101.5 | -52% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,790 | 107.0 | -50% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,305 | 191.5 | -10% |
| Jubilee | 1,679 | 99.5 | -53% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -68% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -75% |
| Bowes | 797 | 75.7 | -64% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Edmonton Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (377).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 377 |
| On or near Supermarket | 274 |
| On or near Parking Area | 210 |
| On or near Kynoch Road | 112 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 101 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 77 |
| On or near Police Station | 77 |
| On or near The Broadway | 71 |
| On or near Grilse Close | 65 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 61 |
Of the 2,975 crimes in Edmonton Green with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 783 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,270 | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 760 | 25.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 327 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 197 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 174 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 23 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Edmonton Green has an estimated population of 17,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edmonton Green average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Edmonton Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Edmonton Green a safe place to live?
Edmonton Green recorded 213.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Edmonton Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 985 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (783).
Is crime in Edmonton Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edmonton Green was down 1% on the year before: 3,758 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,811 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edmonton Green?
About 17,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edmonton Green?
Edmonton Green is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.