Crime in Town, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,667 crimes were recorded in Town, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Town, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Town, Enfield
- About this data
1,667 crimes were recorded in Town, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 400 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Town, Enfield has the 835th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Town, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,667 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.2 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,989 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Town, Enfield was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,990 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,463). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 1,667 | 119.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,694 | 121.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,712 | 122.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,669 | 119.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,990 | 142.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,725 | 123.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,729 | 123.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,815 | 129.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,463 | 104.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Town, 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+126%) and robbery (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-44%) and theft from the person (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 28.6 | 0.84 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 379 | 27.1 | 1.77 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 9.9 | 1.19 | +126% |
| Other theft | 136 | 9.7 | 1.52 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 9.2 | 1.86 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 114 | 8.1 | 4.82 | -43% |
| Public order | 84 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -9% |
| Robbery | 71 | 5.1 | 3.76 | +20% |
| Burglary | 70 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -16% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -44% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.78 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Town, Enfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Town, Enfield recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Town, Enfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Town, Enfield recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Town, Enfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Town, Enfield recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 126% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Town, Enfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Town, Enfield recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Town, Enfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Town, Enfield recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Town, Enfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Town, Enfield recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Town, Enfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Town, Enfield recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Town, Enfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Town, Enfield recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Town, Enfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Town, Enfield recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Town, Enfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Town, Enfield recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Town, Enfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Town, Enfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Town, Enfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Town, Enfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Town, Enfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Town, Enfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Town, Enfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Town, Enfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Town, Enfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Town, Enfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewebbs | 1,415 | 88.4 | -26% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | +20% |
| Ridgeway | 972 | 80.1 | -33% |
| Carterhatch | 2,456 | 175.6 | +47% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -42% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -57% |
| Brimsdown | 1,771 | 106.6 | -11% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | +37% |
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 Town, Enfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 132 |
| On or near Church Street | 129 |
| On or near Burleigh Way | 105 |
| On or near A110 | 103 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near The Town | 68 |
| On or near Bell Road | 57 |
| On or near Weston Road | 48 |
| On or near Police Station | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Town, 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 | 690 | 41.4% |
| Not recorded | 379 | 22.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Town, Enfield has an estimated population of 13,989. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Town, Enfield sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Town, Enfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 24.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Town, Enfield a safe place to live?
Town, Enfield recorded 119.2 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 Town, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (379).
Is crime in Town, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Enfield was down 2% on the year before: 1,667 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,694 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Town, Enfield?
Town, 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 Town, Enfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.