Crime in Southbury: statistics, rates and trends
2,014 crimes were recorded in Southbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southbury
- Questions about crime in Southbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (511), anti-social behaviour (415) and shoplifting (309) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Southbury | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,014 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,595 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southbury peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,358 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,669). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,014 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,358 | 161.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,895 | 129.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,109 | 144.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,000 | 137.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,998 | 136.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,871 | 128.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,720 | 117.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,669 | 114.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southbury recorded notably more robbery (4.1 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.6 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 69 to 82, while shoplifting fell from 566 to 309 and theft from the person fell from 92 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 35.0 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 415 | 28.4 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 309 | 21.2 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 10.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 127 | 8.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 87 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Robbery | 82 | 5.6 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Drugs | 74 | 5.1 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 4.4 | 1.7 | -30% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southbury; the highest is Carterhatch (175.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | -15% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -61% |
| Carterhatch | 2,454 | 175.5 | +27% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | +19% |
| Jubilee | 1,679 | 99.5 | -28% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -49% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,405 | 87.7 | -36% |
| Brimsdown | 1,799 | 108.2 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Southbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (289).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 289 |
| On or near Parking Area | 201 |
| On or near Great Cambridge Road | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 83 |
| On or near Ayley Croft | 77 |
| On or near Southbury Road | 65 |
| On or near Colman Parade | 54 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Carterhatch Lane | 48 |
Of the 1,599 crimes in Southbury with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 415 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 818 | 51.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 412 | 25.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Southbury has an estimated population of 14,595 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southbury average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southbury a safe place to live?
Southbury recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (415).
Is crime in Southbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southbury was down 15% on the year before: 2,014 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,358 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southbury?
About 14,595 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southbury?
Southbury 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.