Crime in Ponders End: statistics, rates and trends
1,932 crimes were recorded in Ponders End in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ponders End at a glance
- Crime trends in Ponders End
- Types of crime in Ponders End
- Ponders End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ponders End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ponders End
- Population and deprivation in Ponders End
- Questions about crime in Ponders End
- About this data
1,932 crimes were recorded in Ponders End in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 526 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ponders End has the 344th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ponders End | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,932 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.2 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,840 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ponders End was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,081 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,695). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,932 | 163.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,081 | 175.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,881 | 158.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,850 | 156.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,898 | 160.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,035 | 171.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,905 | 160.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,814 | 153.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,695 | 143.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 181 |
| February 2026 | 150 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 163 |
| October 2025 | 187 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
| August 2025 | 151 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ponders End 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+12%) and burglary (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and theft from the person (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 526 | 44.4 | 1.30 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 35.4 | 2.31 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 13.9 | 2.81 | +4% |
| Other theft | 162 | 13.7 | 2.14 | +12% |
| Drugs | 116 | 9.8 | 3.00 | +6% |
| Burglary | 111 | 9.4 | 2.65 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 7.0 | 4.15 | -36% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 6.4 | 0.77 | -48% |
| Robbery | 53 | 4.5 | 3.31 | -20% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.7 | 1.28 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 1.54 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ponders End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ponders End recorded 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ponders End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ponders End recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ponders End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ponders End recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ponders End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ponders End recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ponders End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ponders End recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ponders End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ponders End recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ponders End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ponders End recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ponders End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ponders End recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ponders End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ponders End recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ponders End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ponders End recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ponders End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ponders End recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ponders End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ponders End recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ponders End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ponders End recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ponders End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ponders End recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ponders End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ponders End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ponders End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -39% |
| Brimsdown | 1,771 | 106.6 | -35% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | -12% |
| Carterhatch | 2,456 | 175.6 | +8% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,847 | 110.4 | -32% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -68% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | -27% |
| Edmonton Green | 3,745 | 212.4 | +30% |
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 Ponders End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 266 |
| On or near Parking Area | 202 |
| On or near Napier Road | 94 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 66 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 59 |
| On or near Ponders End | 56 |
| On or near Nags Head Road | 46 |
| On or near Hertford Road High Street | 42 |
| On or near Tennyson Close | 42 |
| On or near Gartons Close | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ponders End 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 | 698 | 36.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 419 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Ponders End has an estimated population of 11,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ponders End sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ponders End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% |
Is Ponders End a safe place to live?
Ponders End recorded 163.2 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 Ponders End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (419).
Is crime in Ponders End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ponders End was down 7% on the year before: 1,932 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,081 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ponders End?
Ponders End 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 Ponders End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.