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Crime in Lower Edmonton

Lower Edmonton had 1,278 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 145.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 23 Enfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% above the middle Enfield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

N9, Enfield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Edmonton

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145.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 23Enfield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common416 in 3 months

Month by month

417 Mar 397 Apr 375 May 453 Jun 435 Jul 390 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Edmonton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence41633%
anti-social behaviour28422%
vehicle crime13611%
theft927%
drugs786%
public order716%
shoplifting625%
theft from the person393%

Lower Edmonton against Enfield

TypeLower Edmonton per 1,000Middle Enfield areaChange
Violence47.328.7▲ 28%
Burglary4.24.1▼ 27%
Vehicle crime15.512.5▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour32.323.1▲ 14%
Theft and robbery20.112.5▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upper Edmonton197.7▼ 5%
Southbury161▲ 7%
Tottenham150.2▲ 7%
Lower Edmonton145.3▲ 7%
Ponders End131.5▲ 9%
Bush Hill Park71.6▲ 24%
Edmonton65.5▼ 11%
See every Enfield area ranked on the crime in Enfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lower Edmonton a safe area?

Lower Edmonton had about 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 23 Enfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lower Edmonton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (416), followed by anti-social behaviour (284) and vehicle crime (136).