Crime in Southgate, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,201 crimes were recorded in Southgate, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southgate, Enfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Southgate, Enfield
- Types of crime in Southgate, Enfield
- Southgate, Enfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southgate, Enfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southgate, Enfield
- Population and deprivation in Southgate, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Southgate, Enfield
- About this data
1,201 crimes were recorded in Southgate, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 297 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southgate, Enfield has the 1,518th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southgate, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,201 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.4 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,427 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southgate, Enfield was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,586 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,093). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,201 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,353 | 100.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,246 | 92.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,116 | 83.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,093 | 81.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,372 | 102.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,533 | 114.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,586 | 118.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,313 | 97.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southgate, Enfield 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+14%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-52%) and robbery (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 22.1 | 1.44 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 20.6 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 10.4 | 1.25 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 9.9 | 2.01 | +2% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.0 | 0.93 | -13% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.1 | 1.43 | -3% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 3.1 | 1.81 | +14% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.27 | -42% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.35 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Southgate, Enfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southgate, Enfield recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Southgate, Enfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southgate, Enfield recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southgate, Enfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southgate, Enfield recorded 139 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 52% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southgate, Enfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southgate, Enfield recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southgate, Enfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southgate, Enfield recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southgate, Enfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southgate, Enfield recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southgate, Enfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southgate, Enfield recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southgate, Enfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southgate, Enfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southgate, Enfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southgate, Enfield recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southgate, Enfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southgate, Enfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southgate, Enfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southgate, Enfield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southgate, Enfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southgate, Enfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southgate, Enfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southgate, Enfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southgate, Enfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southgate, Enfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southgate, Enfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southgate, Enfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southgate, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 569 | 64.7 | -28% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | -20% |
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | -21% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -22% |
| Palmers Green | 1,048 | 115.0 | +29% |
| Cockfosters | 903 | 83.4 | -7% |
| New Southgate | 1,343 | 124.5 | +39% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -24% |
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 Southgate, Enfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crown Lane | 147 |
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Station Parade | 58 |
| On or near Nichol Close | 47 |
| On or near Balaams Lane | 45 |
| On or near Ashfield Parade | 33 |
| On or near Dalrymple Close | 30 |
| On or near Oakdale | 27 |
| On or near Pickard Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southgate, Enfield 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 | 479 | 39.9% |
| Not recorded | 297 | 24.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Southgate, Enfield has an estimated population of 13,427. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southgate, Enfield sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southgate, Enfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Southgate, Enfield a safe place to live?
Southgate, Enfield recorded 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Southgate, Enfield?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (276).
Is crime in Southgate, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southgate, Enfield was down 11% on the year before: 1,201 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southgate, Enfield?
Southgate, Enfield 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 Southgate, Enfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.