Crime in Whitewebbs: statistics, rates and trends
1,405 crimes were recorded in Whitewebbs in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitewebbs at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitewebbs
- Types of crime in Whitewebbs
- Whitewebbs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitewebbs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitewebbs
- Demographics of Whitewebbs
- Questions about crime in Whitewebbs
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (397), anti-social behaviour (353) and vehicle crime (132) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitewebbs | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,405 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,013 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitewebbs peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,897 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,394). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,405 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,394 | 87.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,461 | 91.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,678 | 104.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,719 | 107.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,833 | 114.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,897 | 118.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,513 | 94.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,404 | 87.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitewebbs recorded notably more robbery (83% above the national rate), burglary (76% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (66% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 76 to 100, while shoplifting fell from 62 to 38 and criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 353 | 22.0 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.2 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Burglary | 100 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Other theft | 90 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitewebbs; the highest is Carterhatch (175.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitewebbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | +34% |
| Ridgeway | 987 | 81.3 | -7% |
| Carterhatch | 2,454 | 175.5 | +100% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +57% |
| Bullsmoor | 1,343 | 117.6 | +34% |
| Brimsdown | 1,799 | 108.2 | +23% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -21% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Whitewebbs over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holbrook Close” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holbrook Close | 75 |
| On or near Magpie Close | 63 |
| On or near Manor Farm Road | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Lime Tree Walk | 53 |
| On or near Baker Street | 45 |
| On or near Weardale Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Canning Square | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
Of the 1,052 crimes in Whitewebbs with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 353 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 458 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 346 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Whitewebbs has an estimated population of 16,013 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more children (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitewebbs average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whitewebbs | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitewebbs a safe place to live?
Whitewebbs recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Whitewebbs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (353).
Is crime in Whitewebbs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitewebbs was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,405 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,394 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitewebbs?
About 16,013 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitewebbs?
Whitewebbs 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.