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Crime in Enfield

Enfield had 222 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 163.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

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163.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common91 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 75 Apr 51 May 67 Jun 89 Jul 66 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9141%
anti-social behaviour5726%
criminal damage2310%
public order157%
vehicle crime94%
theft63%
drugs63%
other crime52%

Enfield against Hyndburn

TypeEnfield per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence66.857.3▲ 15%
Burglary2.94.7▼ 69%
Vehicle crime6.66.6▼ 61%
Anti-social behaviour41.922.9▲ 78%
Theft and robbery5.17.9▼ 42%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Milnshaw249.3▼ 1%
Accrington164.6▲ 3%
Enfield163.1▲ 7%
Dill Hall146.8▼ 6%
Church145.4▲ 10%
Clayton-le-Moors125.9▲ 7%
Oakenshaw104.5▲ 9%
See every Hyndburn area ranked on the crime in Hyndburn page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Enfield a safe area?

Enfield had about 163.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Enfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (91), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage (23).