Crime in Upper Edmonton: statistics, rates and trends
3,262 crimes were recorded in Upper Edmonton in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upper Edmonton at a glance
- Crime trends in Upper Edmonton
- Types of crime in Upper Edmonton
- Upper Edmonton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upper Edmonton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upper Edmonton
- Population and deprivation in Upper Edmonton
- Questions about crime in Upper Edmonton
- About this data
3,262 crimes were recorded in Upper Edmonton in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 872 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Edmonton has the 233rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upper Edmonton | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,262 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.0 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,256 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upper Edmonton was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,783 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (3,093). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 3,262 | 189.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,124 | 181.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,171 | 183.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,093 | 179.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,473 | 201.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,675 | 213.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,783 | 219.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,661 | 212.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,319 | 192.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 275 |
| June 2026 | 285 |
| May 2026 | 321 |
| April 2026 | 279 |
| March 2026 | 355 |
| February 2026 | 278 |
| January 2026 | 228 |
| December 2025 | 256 |
| November 2025 | 275 |
| October 2025 | 266 |
| September 2025 | 228 |
| August 2025 | 216 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upper Edmonton 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+31%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-22%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 872 | 50.5 | 1.48 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 547 | 31.7 | 2.07 | +20% |
| Other theft | 292 | 16.9 | 2.65 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 265 | 15.4 | 3.12 | -22% |
| Drugs | 235 | 13.6 | 4.17 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 208 | 12.1 | 7.14 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 179 | 10.4 | 1.25 | +29% |
| Public order | 165 | 9.6 | 1.44 | +13% |
| Burglary | 138 | 8.0 | 2.26 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -15% |
| Robbery | 121 | 7.0 | 5.19 | +13% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.0 | 2.03 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.6 | 1.90 | -4% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upper Edmonton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Edmonton recorded 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upper Edmonton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Edmonton recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upper Edmonton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Edmonton recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upper Edmonton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Edmonton recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upper Edmonton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Edmonton recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upper Edmonton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upper Edmonton recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upper Edmonton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Edmonton recorded 179 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 up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upper Edmonton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Edmonton recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upper Edmonton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Edmonton recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upper Edmonton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Edmonton recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upper Edmonton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Edmonton recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upper Edmonton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Edmonton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upper Edmonton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Edmonton recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upper Edmonton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upper Edmonton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upper Edmonton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upper Edmonton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Edmonton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Green | 3,745 | 212.4 | +12% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | -46% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -64% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,847 | 110.4 | -42% |
| Bowes | 786 | 74.7 | -60% |
| Palmers Green | 1,048 | 115.0 | -39% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -73% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -48% |
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 Upper Edmonton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Albany Road | 343 |
| On or near Bridport Road | 298 |
| On or near Silvermere Drive | 183 |
| On or near Parking Area | 162 |
| On or near Cowper Road | 102 |
| On or near Kimberley Road | 93 |
| On or near Sterling Way | 77 |
| On or near Joyce Avenue | 73 |
| On or near Smart'S Place | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Edmonton 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 | 1,304 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 658 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 547 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 284 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 126 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 17 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Upper Edmonton has an estimated population of 17,256. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Edmonton sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upper Edmonton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.8% |
| Social rented homes | 30.4% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% |
Is Upper Edmonton a safe place to live?
Upper Edmonton recorded 189.0 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 Upper Edmonton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (547).
Is crime in Upper Edmonton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Edmonton was up 4% on the year before: 3,262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,124 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upper Edmonton?
Upper Edmonton 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 Upper Edmonton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.