Enfield Crime Overview
Enfield is among the top 20 most dangerous cities in London, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Enfield in 2020 was 85 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 3.3% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Enfield is the 24th safest city, and the 838th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Enfield had the worst crime rate in London for criminal damage and arson, with 195 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.58 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Enfield residents, when it was London's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 413 crimes at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Enfield are violence and sexual offences, with 8,966 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 27. This is 8% higher than 2019's figure of 8,252 offences and a difference of 2.14 from 2019's crime rate of 25. Enfield's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 211 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 18% from 2019's figure of 248 crimes.
Compare Enfield to other towns and cities
See how Enfield shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Enfield and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Enfield Crime Map
Crime in Enfield Compared To London
Summary of Crimes in Enfield This Year
| Enfield | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14,783 | 44.29 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 5% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 258 | 0.77 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 253% safer |
| Burglary | 2,449 | 7.34 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 7% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,861 | 5.58 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 3.6% safer |
| Drugs | 1,437 | 4.31 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 37% safer |
| Other Crime | 405 | 1.21 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 5.0% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 2,514 | 7.53 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 25% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 211 | 0.63 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 6% safer |
| Public Order | 1,797 | 5.38 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 17% safer |
| Robbery | 1,085 | 3.25 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 5% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 885 | 2.65 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 50% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 631 | 1.89 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 107% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5,761 | 17.26 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 30% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8,966 | 26.86 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 4.4% more dangerous |
Enfield Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 22,873 | 74.94 | 13% safer |
| Croydon | 32,181 | 83.22 | 1.7% safer |
| Ealing | 28,578 | 83.61 | 1.3% safer |
| Waltham Forest | 23,281 | 84.05 | 0.73% safer |
| Hillingdon | 25,813 | 84.12 | 0.64% safer |
| Enfield | 28,260 | 84.66 | - |
| Brent | 27,932 | 84.70 | 0.05% more dangerous |
| Greenwich | 24,721 | 85.85 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Hounslow | 23,385 | 86.13 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Barking and Dagenham | 18,441 | 86.62 | 2.3% more dangerous |
| Lewisham | 26,978 | 88.21 | 4.0% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Enfield
View crime percentage over time forEnfield Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 24 | 25 | 44 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.88 | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.77 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.89 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.63 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.9 | 3.8 | 5 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | Getting worse |
Changes In Enfield's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Enfield's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Enfield that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Bay Cricket Club | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Broomfield Park | 91 | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Bury Lodge Park | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.48 |
| Craig Park | 22 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Cuckoo Hall Recreation Ground | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 13 | 12 | 21 |
| Durants Park | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.51 |
| Enfield Cricket Club | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Firs Farm Wetlands | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 0 | 0.29 |
| Grovelands Park | 14 | - | - | 2 | - | 0 | 0.43 |
| Henry Barrass Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Hilly Fields Park | 26 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 | 0.98 |
| North London Cricket Club | 26 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 | 22 |
| Pymmes Park | 27 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4.3 |
| Saracens Rugby Football Club | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 0.68 |
| Tottenham Park Cemetery | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Trent Park | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 0.03 |
| Whitewebbs Park | 13 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 0.45 |
| Whitewebbs Park | 17 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0.56 |
Comparing Enfield to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 25% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 9% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 1.7% safer |
| Enfield | 84.66 | - |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 1.8% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 13% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 18% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 21% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 36% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 38% more dangerous |
Crime in Enfield's Neighbourhoods
Edmonton Green is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Enfield, followed by Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water in second place, and Southbury East as the third most dangerous area. Enfield's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Enfield Town North, Oakwood Park & Highlands, and World's End.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes | 777 | 72 | 23rd |
| Brimsdown & Ponders End | 736 | 108 | Fourth |
| Brimsdown Avenue | 680 | 77 | 19th |
| Broomfield Park | 797 | 68 | 27th |
| Bullsmoor & Freezywater | 544 | 71 | 24th |
| Bury Street West & Village Road | 573 | 60 | 31st |
| Carterhatch & Forty Hall | 640 | 69 | 26th |
| Chase & Crews Hill | 716 | 84 | 14th |
| Chase Farm & The Ridgeway | 703 | 83 | 16th |
| Chase Side | 819 | 95 | Ninth |
| Cockfosters & Hadley Wood | 590 | 82 | 17th |
| Edmonton Green | 1,643 | 178 | First |
| Enfield Lock | 1,124 | 86 | 11th |
| Enfield Town North | 274 | 43 | 36th |
| Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park | 1,005 | 98 | Seventh |
| Enfield Wash | 844 | 85 | 13th |
| Grange Park | 397 | 62 | 30th |
| Haslebury North | 579 | 64 | 28th |
| Haslebury South | 904 | 98 | Sixth |
| Lower Edmonton North | 749 | 74 | 20th |
| Lower Edmonton South | 1,047 | 96 | Eighth |
| New Southgate & Arnos Grove | 690 | 81 | 18th |
| Oakwood Park & Highlands | 432 | 48 | 34th |
| Palmers Green East | 621 | 73 | 22nd |
| Palmers Green West | 627 | 70 | 25th |
| Ponders End South | 693 | 73 | 21st |
| Southbury East | 1,533 | 134 | Third |
| Southbury West | 820 | 83 | 15th |
| Southgate | 924 | 87 | Tenth |
| Southgate Green | 420 | 52 | 32nd |
| Tatem Park | 637 | 63 | 29th |
| Turkey Street | 838 | 86 | 12th |
| Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water | 2,137 | 172 | Second |
| Upper Edmonton West | 1,028 | 101 | Fifth |
| Winchmore Hill | 394 | 49 | 33rd |
| World's End | 312 | 48 | 35th |
Enfield Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Enfield for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | World's End (93) | Edmonton Green (871) |
| Bicycle Theft | Brimsdown Avenue (1) | Edmonton Green (33) |
| Burglary | Enfield Town North (20) | Cockfosters & Hadley Wood (87) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Enfield Town North (10) | Edmonton Green (93) |
| Drugs | Oakwood Park & Highlands (5) | Edmonton Green (168) |
| Other Crime | Oakwood Park & Highlands (1) | Brimsdown Avenue (25) |
| Other Theft | Oakwood Park & Highlands (19) | Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water (379) |
| Possession of Weapons | Chase Side (1) | Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water (24) |
| Public Order | Grange Park (7) | Edmonton Green (119) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | World's End (7) | Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water (99) |
| Shoplifting | Tatem Park (1) | Edmonton Green (105) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Oakwood Park & Highlands (2) | Edmonton Green (98) |
| Vehicle Crime | Enfield Wash (82) | Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water (485) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Grange Park (56) | Edmonton Green (477) |
Crime in Enfield During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Enfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Enfield saw a 279% increase in anti-social behaviour. Enfield saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 85% compared to April in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Enfield's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +52% | +279% | +170% | +67% | +26% | +40% | +74% | +58% | +66% | +77% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | -31% | -41% | +70% | -10% | -31% | +110% | +53% | +144% | +30% |
| Burglary | +4% | -60% | -45% | -39% | -24% | -6% | -26% | -14% | -36% | -36% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -25% | -41% | +8% | -1% | -1% | +21% | -10% | +19% | +14% | -5% |
| Drugs | +1% | +97% | +129% | +91% | +44% | +12% | +38% | +51% | +37% | +7% |
| Other Crime | -14% | -32% | - | +22% | +167% | +26% | +80% | +29% | +63% | -40% |
| Other Theft | -32% | -31% | -37% | -40% | -20% | +1% | +14% | -12% | +9% | +3% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | +43% | -9% | -16% | -26% | -62% | -33% | -9% | +77% | -44% |
| Public Order | +43% | -12% | - | +22% | +42% | +66% | +31% | +9% | -3% | +18% |
| Robbery | -21% | -75% | -65% | -58% | -44% | -30% | -30% | -51% | -44% | -48% |
| Shoplifting | -39% | -41% | -51% | -4% | +15% | +25% | +15% | -16% | -30% | -30% |
| Theft From the Person | -35% | -85% | -47% | -58% | -21% | -23% | - | -31% | +2% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -14% | -19% | -13% | -6% | +7% | +8% | +29% | +8% | +0% | -17% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -3% | +1% | +15% | +6% | -2% | +27% | +16% | +25% | +5% | +19% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Enfield
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Enfield's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 07 May 2021