Crime in Lower Edmonton: statistics, rates and trends
1,847 crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lower Edmonton at a glance
- Crime trends in Lower Edmonton
- Types of crime in Lower Edmonton
- Lower Edmonton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lower Edmonton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lower Edmonton
- Population and deprivation in Lower Edmonton
- Questions about crime in Lower Edmonton
- About this data
1,847 crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 622 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lower Edmonton has the 1,010th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lower Edmonton | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,847 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.4 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,729 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lower Edmonton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,950 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,494). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 1,847 | 110.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,781 | 106.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,792 | 107.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,671 | 99.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,800 | 107.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,950 | 116.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,839 | 109.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,494 | 89.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,630 | 97.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 165 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 154 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
| August 2025 | 187 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lower Edmonton 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+36%) and vehicle crime (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-71%) and drugs (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 622 | 37.2 | 1.09 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 377 | 22.5 | 1.47 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 238 | 14.2 | 2.89 | +27% |
| Drugs | 118 | 7.1 | 2.16 | -39% |
| Other theft | 117 | 7.0 | 1.09 | -8% |
| Burglary | 106 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +36% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 2.3 | 1.34 | -10% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.6 | 1.19 | -16% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lower Edmonton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lower Edmonton recorded 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lower Edmonton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lower Edmonton recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lower Edmonton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lower Edmonton recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lower Edmonton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lower Edmonton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lower Edmonton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lower Edmonton recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lower Edmonton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lower Edmonton recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lower Edmonton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lower Edmonton recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lower Edmonton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lower Edmonton recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lower Edmonton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lower Edmonton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lower Edmonton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lower Edmonton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lower Edmonton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lower Edmonton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lower Edmonton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lower Edmonton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lower Edmonton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lower Edmonton recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lower Edmonton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lower Edmonton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lower Edmonton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lower Edmonton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Edmonton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -11% |
| Edmonton Green | 3,745 | 212.4 | +92% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | -8% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | +48% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -53% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,262 | 189.0 | +71% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | +30% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -39% |
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 Lower Edmonton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elstree Gardens | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Millbrook Road | 51 |
| On or near Barrowfield Close | 48 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 47 |
| On or near Granville Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 42 |
| On or near Marshside Close | 39 |
| On or near Osward Place | 39 |
| On or near Brierley Avenue | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lower Edmonton 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 | 577 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 487 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 377 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Lower Edmonton has an estimated population of 16,729. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lower Edmonton sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lower Edmonton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% |
| Private rented homes | 35.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.2% |
Is Lower Edmonton a safe place to live?
Lower Edmonton recorded 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Lower Edmonton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (377).
Is crime in Lower Edmonton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Edmonton was up 4% on the year before: 1,847 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,781 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lower Edmonton?
Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.