Crime in Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
36,570 crimes were recorded in Enfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (10,042), anti-social behaviour (7,692) and vehicle crime (3,837) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 240th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 36,570 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.9 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 323,906 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Enfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (40,259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (33,959). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 36,570 | 112.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 37,367 | 115.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 36,483 | 112.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 36,945 | 114.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 37,800 | 116.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 39,599 | 122.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 40,259 | 124.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 36,361 | 112.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 33,959 | 104.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2,860 |
| July 2026 | 3,214 |
| June 2026 | 3,207 |
| May 2026 | 3,197 |
| April 2026 | 3,018 |
| March 2026 | 3,192 |
| February 2026 | 2,873 |
| January 2026 | 2,860 |
| December 2025 | 2,884 |
| November 2025 | 3,032 |
| October 2025 | 3,189 |
| September 2025 | 3,044 |
Compared with England and Wales, Enfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (40% below) and other crime (29% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 1,887 to 1,304 and shoplifting fell from 3,295 to 2,530.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10,042 | 31.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7,692 | 23.7 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,837 | 11.8 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 2,670 | 8.2 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 2,530 | 7.8 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Burglary | 1,951 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Drugs | 1,766 | 5.5 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Public order | 1,675 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,304 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 1,194 | 3.7 | 1.7 | -19% |
| Robbery | 966 | 3.0 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Other crime | 487 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 258 | 0.8 | 1.0 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 198 | 0.6 | 0.8 | +2% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Enfield; the highest is Hackney (145.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Buckhurst Hill (57.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey | 34,981 | 132.6 | +17% |
| Waltham Cross | 1,587 | 119.2 | +6% |
| Waltham Forest | 29,459 | 105.3 | -7% |
| Cheshunt | 4,322 | 97.2 | -14% |
| Waltham Abbey | 2,150 | 104.7 | -7% |
| Buckhurst Hill | 687 | 57.3 | -49% |
| Barnet | 37,279 | 92.7 | -18% |
| Hackney | 38,918 | 145.9 | +29% |
Of the 25 areas within Enfield, Edmonton Green had the highest crime rate (213.2 per 1,000) and Bush Hill Park the lowest (53.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Green | Neighbourhood | 17,630 | 3,758 | 213.2 |
| Upper Edmonton | Neighbourhood | 17,256 | 3,305 | 191.5 |
| Carterhatch | Neighbourhood | 13,985 | 2,454 | 175.5 |
| Ponders End | Neighbourhood | 11,840 | 1,946 | 164.4 |
| Southbury | Neighbourhood | 14,595 | 2,014 | 138.0 |
| New Southgate | Neighbourhood | 10,785 | 1,305 | 121.0 |
| Town | Neighbourhood | 13,989 | 1,646 | 117.7 |
| Bullsmoor | Neighbourhood | 11,421 | 1,343 | 117.6 |
| Palmers Green | Neighbourhood | 9,111 | 1,039 | 114.0 |
| Brimsdown | Neighbourhood | 16,621 | 1,799 | 108.2 |
| Enfield Lock | Neighbourhood | 17,760 | 1,916 | 107.9 |
| Lower Edmonton | Neighbourhood | 16,729 | 1,790 | 107.0 |
| Haselbury | Neighbourhood | 17,019 | 1,728 | 101.5 |
| Jubilee | Neighbourhood | 16,882 | 1,679 | 99.5 |
| Southgate | Neighbourhood | 13,427 | 1,191 | 88.7 |
| Whitewebbs | Neighbourhood | 16,013 | 1,405 | 87.7 |
| Cockfosters | Neighbourhood | 10,824 | 913 | 84.3 |
| Ridgeway | Neighbourhood | 12,136 | 987 | 81.3 |
| Bowes | Neighbourhood | 10,525 | 797 | 75.7 |
| Winchmore Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,044 | 711 | 70.8 |
| Arnos Grove | Neighbourhood | 9,708 | 685 | 70.6 |
| Grange Park | Neighbourhood | 7,589 | 529 | 69.7 |
| Highfield | Neighbourhood | 11,644 | 792 | 68.0 |
| Oakwood | Neighbourhood | 8,793 | 561 | 63.8 |
| Bush Hill Park | Neighbourhood | 11,108 | 591 | 53.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Enfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (1,231).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,231 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,145 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 1,145 |
| On or near Dearsley Road | 768 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 657 |
| On or near Albany Road | 405 |
| On or near Hospital | 382 |
| On or near Pinkham Way North Circular Road | 376 |
| On or near Bridport Road | 309 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 257 |
Of the 28,878 crimes in Enfield with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7,692 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13,652 | 47.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8,011 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 2,740 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,708 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,065 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 742 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 444 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 281 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 88 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 65 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 45 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Enfield has an estimated population of 323,906 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (29%, against 20%), more households without a car (31%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Enfield average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Enfield a safe place to live?
Enfield recorded 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 240th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 10,042 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (7,692).
Is crime in Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Enfield was down 2% on the year before: 36,570 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 37,367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Enfield?
About 323,906 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Enfield?
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.