Crime in Enfield: statistics, rates and trends

36,643 crimes were recorded in Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,875 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Enfield has the 233rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Enfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (39,896 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (33,852). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+17%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Enfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Enfield recorded 9,875 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Enfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Enfield recorded 7,714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Enfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Enfield recorded 3,743 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Enfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Enfield recorded 2,636 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Enfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Enfield recorded 2,582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Enfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Enfield recorded 1,986 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Enfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Enfield recorded 1,830 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Enfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Enfield recorded 1,694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Enfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Enfield recorded 1,449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Enfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Enfield recorded 1,211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Enfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Enfield recorded 986 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Enfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Enfield recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Enfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Enfield recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Enfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Enfield recorded 192 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Enfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Enfield.

25 areas within Enfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Edmonton Green had the highest rate (212.4 per 1,000) and Bush Hill Park the lowest (51.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Enfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.

Enfield has an estimated population of 323,906. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Enfield sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Enfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.