Enfield Lock vs Lower Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Enfield Lock Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Lower Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Enfield Lock vs Lower Edmonton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Enfield Lock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,820 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lower Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,769 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Enfield Lock
      B Lower Edmonton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,820
      6,769
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,287
      6,917
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Enfield Lock
      B Lower Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      1,103 ↓16%
      1,748 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      980 ↓8%
      1,453 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓15%
      481 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      353 ↓20%
      625 ↓21%
      Burglary
      197 ↓1%
      326 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      239 ↓12%
      350 ↓5%
      Drugs
      152 ↑6%
      559 ↑29%
      Public Order
      177 ↓15%
      335 ↑24%
      Robbery
      109 ↑2%
      173 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓15%
      283 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      115 ↑35%
      238 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓41%
      48 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      51 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓2%
      99 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Enfield Lock is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Enfield Lock safer than Lower Edmonton?

      Enfield Lock has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,769 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Enfield Lock vs Lower Edmonton?

      Enfield Lock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Edmonton shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton?

      In Enfield Lock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,103 incidents). In Lower Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton?

      Enfield Lock recorded 980 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453. 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 Lower Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Enfield Lock totalled 1,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,748 in Lower Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton 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%). Lower Edmonton recorded 6,917 crimes previously (now 6,769, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton?

      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 Lower Edmonton has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton?

      Enfield Lock falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton?

      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 Lower Edmonton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Enfield Lock and Lower Edmonton. 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.