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Crime in Southbury

Southbury had 715 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 161 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 23 Enfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Enfield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

EN1, Enfield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southbury

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161crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 23Enfield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common191 in 3 months

Month by month

237 Mar 196 Apr 235 May 266 Jun 227 Jul 222 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting19127%
violence15922%
anti-social behaviour11516%
vehicle crime558%
theft517%
robbery345%
theft from the person294%
public order264%

Southbury against Enfield

TypeSouthbury per 1,000Middle Enfield areaChange
Violence35.828.7▲ 18%
Burglary4.54.1▼ 29%
Vehicle crime12.412.5▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour25.923.1▲ 20%
Theft and robbery26.112.5▲ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Southbury161▲ 7%
Ponders End131.5▲ 9%
Enfield Wash122.1▼ 3%
Enfield100▲ 3%
Enfield Highway97.90%
Carterhatch83.3▲ 3%
Bush Hill Park71.6▲ 24%
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 Southbury a safe area?

Southbury had about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 23 Enfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Southbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (191), followed by violence (159) and anti-social behaviour (115).