Enfield Lock vs Higham Hill

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Enfield Lock Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Higham Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Enfield Lock vs Higham Hill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Enfield Lock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,820 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Higham Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,948 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Enfield Lock
      B Higham Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,820
      5,948
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,287
      6,936
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Enfield Lock
      B Higham Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,103 ↓16%
      1,402 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      980 ↓8%
      1,240 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓15%
      480 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      353 ↓20%
      563 ↓33%
      Burglary
      197 ↓1%
      293 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      239 ↓12%
      319 ↓19%
      Drugs
      152 ↑6%
      319 ↑10%
      Public Order
      177 ↓15%
      280 ↑13%
      Robbery
      109 ↑2%
      151 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓15%
      415 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      115 ↑35%
      264 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓41%
      148 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      27 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓2%
      47 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Enfield Lock safer than Higham Hill?

      Enfield Lock has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,948 crimes. Higham Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Enfield Lock vs Higham Hill?

      Enfield Lock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Higham Hill shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Enfield Lock and Higham Hill?

      In Enfield Lock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,103 incidents). In Higham Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Enfield Lock and Higham Hill?

      Enfield Lock recorded 980 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham Hill recorded 1,240. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Enfield Lock vs Higham Hill?

      Violent crime in Enfield Lock totalled 1,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,402 in Higham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Enfield Lock and Higham Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Enfield Lock recorded 4,287 crimes (now 3,820, a change of -10.9%). Higham Hill recorded 6,936 crimes previously (now 5,948, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Enfield Lock and Higham Hill?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Enfield Lock has a resolution rate of 22% and Higham Hill has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Enfield Lock and Higham Hill?

      Enfield Lock falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Higham Hill is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Enfield Lock and Higham Hill?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Enfield Lock or Higham Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Enfield Lock and Higham Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.