Crime in Edmonton Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,745 crimes were recorded in Edmonton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Edmonton Green
- Questions about crime in Edmonton Green
- About this data
3,745 crimes were recorded in Edmonton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 961 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edmonton Green has the 170th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edmonton Green | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,745 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 212.4 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,630 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edmonton Green was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,883 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (3,441). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 3,745 | 212.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,805 | 215.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,642 | 206.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,692 | 209.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,883 | 220.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,847 | 218.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,836 | 217.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,625 | 205.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,441 | 195.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 290 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edmonton Green 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, drugs.
The largest increases were in other theft (+20%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-20%) and theft from the person (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 961 | 54.5 | 1.59 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 779 | 44.2 | 2.88 | -11% |
| Drugs | 316 | 17.9 | 5.48 | -10% |
| Other theft | 296 | 16.8 | 2.63 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 288 | 16.3 | 3.32 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 225 | 12.8 | 1.54 | +20% |
| Public order | 207 | 11.7 | 1.77 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 156 | 8.8 | 5.24 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 141 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -20% |
| Burglary | 127 | 7.2 | 2.04 | -12% |
| Robbery | 124 | 7.0 | 5.21 | -9% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 2.3 | 2.76 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 2.2 | 2.28 | +8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edmonton Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edmonton Green recorded 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edmonton Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edmonton Green recorded 779 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edmonton Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edmonton Green recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edmonton Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edmonton Green recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edmonton Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edmonton Green recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edmonton Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edmonton Green recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edmonton Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edmonton Green recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edmonton Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edmonton Green recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edmonton Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edmonton Green recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edmonton Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edmonton Green recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edmonton Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edmonton Green recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edmonton Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edmonton Green recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edmonton Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edmonton Green recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edmonton Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edmonton Green recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edmonton Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edmonton Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edmonton Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | -52% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,847 | 110.4 | -48% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,262 | 189.0 | -11% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -53% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -68% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -76% |
| Bowes | 786 | 74.7 | -65% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | -23% |
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 Edmonton Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 372 |
| On or near Supermarket | 279 |
| On or near Parking Area | 219 |
| On or near Kynoch Road | 109 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 101 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 84 |
| On or near The Broadway | 74 |
| On or near Police Station | 72 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near Grilse Close | 62 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edmonton Green 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 | 1,279 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 779 | 20.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 730 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 350 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 180 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 175 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 24 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Edmonton Green has an estimated population of 17,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edmonton Green sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edmonton Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.6% |
| Social rented homes | 39.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.9% |
Is Edmonton Green a safe place to live?
Edmonton Green recorded 212.4 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 Edmonton Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (779).
Is crime in Edmonton Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edmonton Green was down 2% on the year before: 3,745 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,805 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edmonton Green?
Edmonton Green 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 Edmonton Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.