Crime in Southgate, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,191 crimes were recorded in Southgate, Enfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southgate, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Southgate, Enfield
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (300), violence and sexual offences (272) and vehicle crime (133) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,538th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southgate, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,191 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.7 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,427 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southgate, Enfield peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,588 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,108). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,191 | 88.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,305 | 97.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,291 | 96.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,111 | 82.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,108 | 82.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,341 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,534 | 114.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,588 | 118.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,311 | 97.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southgate, Enfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), theft from the person (68% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (45% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, robbery fell from 44 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 262 to 131.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 300 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 9.9 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 9.8 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 2.8 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -55% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southgate, Enfield; the highest is New Southgate (121.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakwood, Enfield (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southgate, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -28% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | -20% |
| Arnos Grove | 685 | 70.6 | -20% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -21% |
| Palmers Green | 1,039 | 114.0 | +29% |
| Cockfosters | 913 | 84.3 | -5% |
| New Southgate | 1,305 | 121.0 | +36% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Southgate, Enfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crown Lane” and “Supermarket” (137 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crown Lane | 137 |
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Balaams Lane | 58 |
| On or near Station Parade | 58 |
| On or near Nichol Close | 50 |
| On or near Ashfield Parade | 33 |
| On or near Dalrymple Close | 28 |
| On or near Ivy Road | 27 |
| On or near Oakdale | 27 |
Of the 891 crimes in Southgate, Enfield with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 300 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 52.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 24.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Southgate, Enfield has an estimated population of 13,427 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southgate, Enfield average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Southgate, Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southgate, Enfield a safe place to live?
Southgate, Enfield recorded 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,538th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Southgate, Enfield?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (272).
Is crime in Southgate, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southgate, Enfield was down 9% on the year before: 1,191 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,305 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southgate, Enfield?
About 13,427 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southgate, Enfield?
Southgate, 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.