Crime in Lower Edmonton: statistics, rates and trends
1,790 crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lower Edmonton
- Questions about crime in Lower Edmonton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (593), anti-social behaviour (380) and vehicle crime (240) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,073rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lower Edmonton | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,790 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,729 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lower Edmonton peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,930 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,507). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,790 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,818 | 108.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,792 | 107.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,696 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,758 | 105.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,930 | 115.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,885 | 112.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,507 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,614 | 96.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lower Edmonton recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.9 times the national rate), drugs (94% above the national rate) and burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (39% below) and public order (31% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 190 to 240, while drugs fell from 199 to 106 and criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 593 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 380 | 22.7 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 240 | 14.3 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Other theft | 114 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Drugs | 106 | 6.3 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 2.3 | 1.7 | -7% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lower Edmonton; the highest is Edmonton Green (213.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Edmonton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee | 1,679 | 99.5 | -7% |
| Edmonton Green | 3,758 | 213.2 | +99% |
| Haselbury | 1,728 | 101.5 | -5% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | +54% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -50% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,305 | 191.5 | +79% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +29% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Lower Edmonton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elstree Gardens” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elstree Gardens | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Millbrook Road | 49 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 46 |
| On or near Barrowfield Close | 43 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 38 |
| On or near Marshside Close | 38 |
| On or near Granville Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Warley Road | 37 |
| On or near Osward Place | 36 |
Of the 1,410 crimes in Lower Edmonton with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 380 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 560 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 468 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Lower Edmonton has an estimated population of 16,729 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (43%, against 23%), more private renting (36%, against 20%) and more students (12.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lower Edmonton average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lower Edmonton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lower Edmonton a safe place to live?
Lower Edmonton recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,073rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Lower Edmonton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 593 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (380).
Is crime in Lower Edmonton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Edmonton was down 2% on the year before: 1,790 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,818 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lower Edmonton?
About 16,729 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lower Edmonton?
Lower Edmonton 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.