Crime in Town, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,646 crimes were recorded in Town, Enfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Town, Enfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Town, Enfield
- Types of crime in Town, Enfield
- Town, Enfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Town, Enfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Town, Enfield
- Demographics of Town, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Town, Enfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (402), anti-social behaviour (374) and shoplifting (141) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Town, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,646 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,989 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Town, Enfield peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,949 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,505). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,646 | 117.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,715 | 122.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,691 | 120.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,688 | 120.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,949 | 139.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,748 | 125.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,711 | 122.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,832 | 131.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,505 | 107.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Town, Enfield recorded notably more theft from the person (5.1 times the national rate), robbery (3.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (32% below) and criminal damage and arson (22% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 67 to 141, while drugs fell from 67 to 31 and theft from the person fell from 197 to 119.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 402 | 28.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 374 | 26.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 10.1 | 8.5 | +110% |
| Other theft | 135 | 9.7 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 8.9 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 119 | 8.5 | 1.7 | -40% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Robbery | 63 | 4.5 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -54% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Town, Enfield; the highest is Carterhatch (175.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewebbs | 1,405 | 87.7 | -25% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +17% |
| Ridgeway | 987 | 81.3 | -31% |
| Carterhatch | 2,454 | 175.5 | +49% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -41% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -55% |
| Brimsdown | 1,799 | 108.2 | -8% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Town, Enfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 133 |
| On or near Church Street | 125 |
| On or near Burleigh Way | 108 |
| On or near A110 | 104 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near The Town | 69 |
| On or near Bell Road | 63 |
| On or near Police Station | 45 |
| On or near Weston Road | 44 |
Of the 1,272 crimes in Town, Enfield with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 374 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 681 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 24.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Town, Enfield has an estimated population of 13,989 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Town, Enfield average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Town, Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Town, Enfield a safe place to live?
Town, Enfield recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Town, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 402 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (374).
Is crime in Town, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Enfield was down 4% on the year before: 1,646 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,715 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Town, Enfield?
About 13,989 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Town, Enfield?
Town, 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.