Crime in Highfield, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
788 crimes were recorded in Highfield, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Highfield, Enfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Highfield, Enfield
- Types of crime in Highfield, Enfield
- Highfield, Enfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highfield, Enfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highfield, Enfield
- Population and deprivation in Highfield, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Highfield, Enfield
- About this data
788 crimes were recorded in Highfield, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Highfield, Enfield has the 2,331st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Highfield, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 788 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.7 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,644 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Highfield, Enfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (764). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 788 | 67.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 764 | 65.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 820 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 782 | 67.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 977 | 83.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,078 | 92.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,138 | 97.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 910 | 78.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 910 | 78.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Highfield, Enfield 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+29%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 19.2 | 0.56 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 13.8 | 0.90 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 11.1 | 2.25 | -3% |
| Burglary | 84 | 7.2 | 2.04 | +12% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.6 | 0.71 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -27% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.8 | 1.07 | -25% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.45 | +267% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.64 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Highfield, Enfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Highfield, Enfield recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Highfield, Enfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Highfield, Enfield recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Highfield, Enfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Highfield, Enfield recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Highfield, Enfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Highfield, Enfield recorded 84 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Highfield, Enfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Highfield, Enfield recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Highfield, Enfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Highfield, Enfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Highfield, Enfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Highfield, Enfield recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Highfield, Enfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Highfield, Enfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Highfield, Enfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Highfield, Enfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Highfield, Enfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Highfield, Enfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Highfield, Enfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Highfield, Enfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Highfield, Enfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Highfield, Enfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Highfield, Enfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Highfield, Enfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Highfield, Enfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Highfield, Enfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Highfield, Enfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Highfield, Enfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highfield, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | +6% |
| Palmers Green | 1,048 | 115.0 | +70% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | +51% |
| Bowes | 786 | 74.7 | +10% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -24% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,262 | 189.0 | +179% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | +3% |
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | +5% |
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 Highfield, Enfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Firscroft | 56 |
| On or near Hedge Lane | 26 |
| On or near Barrowell Green | 26 |
| On or near Barrow Close | 24 |
| On or near Rylston Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Franlaw Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Crawford Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Cheapside | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Highfield, Enfield 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 | 319 | 40.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 161 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
Highfield, Enfield has an estimated population of 11,644. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Highfield, Enfield sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Highfield, Enfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Highfield, Enfield a safe place to live?
Highfield, Enfield recorded 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Highfield, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Highfield, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highfield, Enfield was up 3% on the year before: 788 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Highfield, Enfield?
Highfield, Enfield 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 Highfield, Enfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.