Crime in Winchmore Hill: statistics, rates and trends
711 crimes were recorded in Winchmore Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winchmore Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Winchmore Hill
- Types of crime in Winchmore Hill
- Winchmore Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winchmore Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winchmore Hill
- Demographics of Winchmore Hill
- Questions about crime in Winchmore Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (162), anti-social behaviour (159) and vehicle crime (138) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,194th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Winchmore Hill | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 711 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,044 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winchmore Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (953 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (626). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 711 | 70.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 793 | 79.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 885 | 88.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 953 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 752 | 74.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 738 | 73.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 744 | 74.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 726 | 72.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 626 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winchmore Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate) and burglary (51% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (70% below) and public order (66% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 31, while criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 20 and other theft fell from 65 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 13.7 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Burglary | 54 | 5.4 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winchmore Hill; the highest is Palmers Green (114.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winchmore Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -4% |
| Palmers Green | 1,039 | 114.0 | +61% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -2% |
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | +25% |
| Arnos Grove | 685 | 70.6 | 0% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -25% |
| Bowes | 797 | 75.7 | +7% |
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Winchmore Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Pellipar Close | 48 |
| On or near Cromie Close | 31 |
| On or near Berry Close | 25 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 22 |
| On or near Broadway Mews | 21 |
| On or near Shrubbery Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Lynwood Grove | 19 |
| On or near Bourne Hill | 17 |
| On or near Coombe Corner | 17 |
Of the 552 crimes in Winchmore Hill with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 54.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 24.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Winchmore Hill has an estimated population of 10,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winchmore Hill average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winchmore Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winchmore Hill a safe place to live?
Winchmore Hill recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,194th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Winchmore Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Winchmore Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winchmore Hill was down 10% on the year before: 711 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 793 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winchmore Hill?
About 10,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winchmore Hill?
Winchmore Hill 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.