Enfield Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Enfield’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, 29.4% above the UK average of 6.8. This figure underscores the district’s elevated exposure to crime compared to the national benchmark, though the rate showed no significant month-on-month change from December’s 8.9. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.7% of all incidents (829 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and vehicle crime (9.8%). These patterns align with Enfield’s urban character, where high-density areas and public spaces may contribute to persistent issues in violent crime and disorder. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday lull and reduced retail footfall, appear to have dampened some crime types, particularly public order offences and robbery, which fell by 28.3% and 20.5% respectively. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime'—a category that includes unclassified or less frequent offences—suggests an emerging trend that may warrant further investigation. The district’s vehicle crime rate, 143% above the UK average, likely reflects Enfield’s commuter infrastructure and industrial zones, where vehicle theft and vandalism remain concentrated. Anti-social behaviour, which is 61% above the UK average, may be exacerbated by population density and the challenges of managing public spaces in a large urban area. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime hotspots while maintaining broader efforts to address systemic factors.

January 2026 saw a sharp 58.3% increase in 'Other crime,' rising from 36 to 57 incidents, marking the most significant upward movement among all categories. Concurrently, 'Drugs' offences climbed by 25.9% (143 to 180), and 'Possession of weapons' rose by 35.7% (14 to 19), both indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. This contrasts with decreases in public order offences (-28.3%) and robbery (-20.5%), which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during post-holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, remains 61% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for Enfield. Vehicle crime in the district is 143% above the UK average, suggesting a need for enhanced measures in areas with high vehicle density, such as commuter zones or industrial sites.

Enfield's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 8.9 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, reflecting minimal month-on-month fluctuation. Daily crime counts averaged 93 incidents per day, illustrating a consistent level of activity across the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Enfield’s population of 327,434. This rate, while stable, places Enfield significantly above the UK average, underscoring the need for sustained local focus on crime prevention. The 29.4% disparity between Enfield’s rate and the UK average highlights the district’s distinct challenges, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime exceed national benchmarks. These figures suggest that while Enfield’s crime profile shows no dramatic shift, its profile remains different from the broader UK context, warranting targeted strategies to address persistent issues.