Crime in Southbury: statistics, rates and trends
2,094 crimes were recorded in Southbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Southbury
- Types of crime in Southbury
- Southbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southbury
- Population and deprivation in Southbury
- Questions about crime in Southbury
- About this data
2,094 crimes were recorded in Southbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 511 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southbury has the 493rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southbury | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,094 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.5 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,595 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southbury was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,339 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,685). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 2,094 | 143.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,339 | 160.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,839 | 126.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,137 | 146.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,002 | 137.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,972 | 135.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,828 | 125.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,720 | 117.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,685 | 115.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 179 |
| December 2025 | 168 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 194 |
| September 2025 | 209 |
| August 2025 | 231 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southbury 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+39%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-30%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 35.0 | 1.02 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 409 | 28.0 | 1.83 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 381 | 26.1 | 3.15 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 10.6 | 2.14 | -4% |
| Other theft | 133 | 9.1 | 1.43 | +4% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -12% |
| Robbery | 89 | 6.1 | 4.51 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -8% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.7 | 1.45 | -12% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 4.3 | 2.56 | -30% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -59% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southbury recorded 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southbury recorded 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southbury recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southbury recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southbury recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southbury recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southbury recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southbury recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southbury recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southbury recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southbury recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southbury recorded 10 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | -17% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -64% |
| Carterhatch | 2,456 | 175.6 | +22% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | +14% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -31% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -51% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,415 | 88.4 | -38% |
| Brimsdown | 1,771 | 106.6 | -26% |
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 Southbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 305 |
| On or near Parking Area | 219 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Ayley Croft | 87 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 86 |
| On or near Great Cambridge Road | 83 |
| On or near Southbury Road | 64 |
| On or near Colman Parade | 54 |
| On or near Carterhatch Lane | 51 |
| On or near Bush Hill Park | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southbury 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 | 864 | 41.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 434 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 409 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Southbury has an estimated population of 14,595. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southbury sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Southbury a safe place to live?
Southbury recorded 143.5 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 Southbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (409).
Is crime in Southbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southbury was down 10% on the year before: 2,094 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,339 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southbury?
Southbury 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 Southbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.