Crime in Ridgeway, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
987 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, Enfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ridgeway, Enfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway, Enfield
- Types of crime in Ridgeway, Enfield
- Ridgeway, Enfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway, Enfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway, Enfield
- Demographics of Ridgeway, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway, Enfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (389), anti-social behaviour (189) and burglary (88) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 987 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,136 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Enfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,119 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (866). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 987 | 81.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 995 | 82.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,006 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,025 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,054 | 86.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,081 | 89.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,119 | 92.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 907 | 74.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 866 | 71.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ridgeway, Enfield recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 61 to 88, while criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 32.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 15.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 88 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ridgeway, Enfield; the highest is Southbury (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | +45% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -14% |
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -22% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,405 | 87.7 | +8% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +70% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -35% |
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | +9% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Ridgeway, Enfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (296).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 296 |
| On or near Windmill Hill | 43 |
| On or near Oak Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Gladbeck Way | 22 |
| On or near Shirley Road | 22 |
| On or near Farorna Walk | 19 |
| On or near Hedge Hill | 15 |
| On or near Linkside Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Bankside | 14 |
| On or near Colonels Walk | 14 |
Of the 798 crimes in Ridgeway, Enfield with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 333 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ridgeway, Enfield has an estimated population of 12,136 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ridgeway, Enfield average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ridgeway, Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ridgeway, Enfield a safe place to live?
Ridgeway, Enfield recorded 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Ridgeway, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Ridgeway, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, Enfield was almost unchanged on the year before: 987 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 995 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ridgeway, Enfield?
About 12,136 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ridgeway, Enfield?
Ridgeway, Enfield 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.