Crime in Palmers Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,048 crimes were recorded in Palmers Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 43% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Palmers Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Palmers Green
- Types of crime in Palmers Green
- Palmers Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Palmers Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Palmers Green
- Population and deprivation in Palmers Green
- Questions about crime in Palmers Green
- About this data
1,048 crimes were recorded in Palmers Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 43% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 233 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Palmers Green has the 906th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Palmers Green | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,048 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.0 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -43% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,111 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Palmers Green was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,844 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (947). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,048 | 115.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,844 | 202.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,156 | 126.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,071 | 117.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,143 | 125.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,351 | 148.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,283 | 140.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,185 | 130.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 947 | 103.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Palmers Green 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+152%) and public order (+37%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-87%) and criminal damage and arson (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 25.6 | 0.75 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 24.0 | 1.57 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 14.3 | 2.90 | -27% |
| Other theft | 102 | 11.2 | 1.75 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 10.4 | 1.26 | -87% |
| Drugs | 63 | 6.9 | 2.11 | +152% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +37% |
| Burglary | 46 | 5.0 | 1.43 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 3.4 | 2.01 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -59% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.7 | 2.03 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.93 | +17% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Palmers Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Palmers Green recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Palmers Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Palmers Green recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Palmers Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Palmers Green recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Palmers Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Palmers Green recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Palmers Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Palmers Green recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 87% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Palmers Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Palmers Green recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 152% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Palmers Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Palmers Green recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Palmers Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Palmers Green recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Palmers Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Palmers Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Palmers Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Palmers Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Palmers Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Palmers Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Palmers Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Palmers Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Palmers Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Palmers Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Palmers Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Palmers Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Palmers Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Palmers Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Palmers Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes | 786 | 74.7 | -35% |
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | -38% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -41% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | -38% |
| New Southgate | 1,343 | 124.5 | +8% |
| Southgate | 1,201 | 89.4 | -22% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | -11% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,262 | 189.0 | +64% |
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 Palmers Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near Bridge Drive | 73 |
| On or near Devonshire Mews | 66 |
| On or near Trade Close | 58 |
| On or near Regents Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Springfield Parade Mews | 39 |
| On or near Elmdale Road | 33 |
| On or near Pilgrims Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Palmers Green 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 | 441 | 42.1% |
| Not recorded | 219 | 20.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Palmers Green has an estimated population of 9,111. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Palmers Green sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Palmers Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 38.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Palmers Green a safe place to live?
Palmers Green recorded 115.0 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 Palmers Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Palmers Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Palmers Green was down 43% on the year before: 1,048 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,844 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Palmers Green?
Palmers Green 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 Palmers Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.