Crime in New Southgate: statistics, rates and trends
1,305 crimes were recorded in New Southgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Southgate at a glance
- Crime trends in New Southgate
- Types of crime in New Southgate
- New Southgate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Southgate
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Southgate
- Demographics of New Southgate
- Questions about crime in New Southgate
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (384), violence and sexual offences (254) and anti-social behaviour (229) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 808th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | New Southgate | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,305 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.0 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,785 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Southgate peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,434 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (759). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 72%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,305 | 121.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,434 | 133.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,065 | 98.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 966 | 89.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 809 | 75.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 909 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 904 | 83.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 868 | 80.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 759 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Southgate recorded notably more shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate) and theft from the person (82% above the national rate), and notably less public order (39% below) and criminal damage and arson (38% below). On the year before, public order rose from 34 to 44 and violence and sexual offences rose from 200 to 254, while drugs fell from 93 to 49 and criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 384 | 35.6 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 23.6 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 21.2 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 11.9 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 3.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
New Southgate has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Southgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Grove | 685 | 70.6 | -42% |
| Palmers Green | 1,039 | 114.0 | -6% |
| Bowes | 797 | 75.7 | -37% |
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | -27% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | -41% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -44% |
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -47% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in New Southgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pinkham Way North Circular Road” (376).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinkham Way North Circular Road | 376 |
| On or near Cranbrook Lane | 78 |
| On or near Station Road | 62 |
| On or near Lower Park Road | 61 |
| On or near Palmer'S Road | 49 |
| On or near Ollerton Road | 48 |
| On or near Massey Close | 37 |
| On or near Upper Park Road | 29 |
| On or near Brownlow Road | 27 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 27 |
Of the 1,076 crimes in New Southgate with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 603 | 56.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
New Southgate has an estimated population of 10,785 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Southgate average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Southgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is New Southgate a safe place to live?
New Southgate recorded 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 808th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in New Southgate?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (254).
Is crime in New Southgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Southgate was down 9% on the year before: 1,305 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,434 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Southgate?
About 10,785 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Southgate?
New Southgate 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.