Crime in New Southgate: statistics, rates and trends
1,343 crimes were recorded in New Southgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in New Southgate
- Questions about crime in New Southgate
- About this data
1,343 crimes were recorded in New Southgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 409 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Southgate has the 767th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Southgate | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,343 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.5 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,785 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Southgate was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (771). Over the whole period it rose 74%, 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 | 1,343 | 124.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,387 | 128.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,067 | 98.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 950 | 88.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 772 | 71.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 935 | 86.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 884 | 82.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 884 | 82.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 771 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Southgate 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 409 | 37.9 | 4.58 | -18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 22.0 | 1.43 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 12.0 | 2.43 | -12% |
| Drugs | 56 | 5.2 | 1.59 | -33% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -28% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 3.2 | 1.92 | +192% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.1 | 1.58 | +28% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Shoplifting in New Southgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Southgate recorded 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in New Southgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Southgate recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Southgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Southgate recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Southgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Southgate recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Southgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Southgate recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Southgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Southgate recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Southgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Southgate recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Southgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Southgate recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Southgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Southgate recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Southgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Southgate recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Southgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Southgate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Southgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Southgate recorded 10 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Southgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Southgate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Southgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Southgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Southgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Southgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Southgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | -43% |
| Palmers Green | 1,048 | 115.0 | -8% |
| Bowes | 786 | 74.7 | -40% |
| Southgate | 1,201 | 89.4 | -28% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | -43% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -46% |
| Oakwood | 569 | 64.7 | -48% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -44% |
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 New Southgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinkham Way North Circular Road | 398 |
| On or near Cranbrook Lane | 73 |
| On or near Station Road | 67 |
| On or near Lower Park Road | 63 |
| On or near Palmer'S Road | 51 |
| On or near Ollerton Road | 40 |
| On or near Massey Close | 35 |
| On or near Peverett Close | 30 |
| On or near Brownlow Road | 29 |
| On or near Upper Park Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Southgate 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 | 627 | 46.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 18.2% |
| Not recorded | 237 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
New Southgate has an estimated population of 10,785. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Southgate sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Southgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is New Southgate a safe place to live?
New Southgate recorded 124.5 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 New Southgate?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (246).
Is crime in New Southgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Southgate was down 3% on the year before: 1,343 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,387 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Southgate?
New Southgate 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 New Southgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.