WATERMILL LANE, N18 1FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N18 1FA

WATERMILL LANE, N18 1FA, Enfield has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This N18 1FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N18 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N18 1FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N18 1FA, encompassing approximately 7519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N18 1FA area, explore the N18 1FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

N18 1FA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 15
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 6
  • Whitehead Close with total crimes: 4

WATERMILL LANE, N18 1FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.06-44.44%
Public order41.3333.33%
Vehicle crime40.53-33.33%
Theft from the person30.5350.00%
Other theft20.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.18-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.0612.50%
Other theft82.3914.29%
Vehicle crime61.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1711.54%
Anti-social behaviour163.86-15.79%
Vehicle crime102.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3375.00%
Other theft70.93-41.67%
Robbery60.9350.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Public order20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.84-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour193.4646.15%
Other theft122.53200.00%
Vehicle crime101.60-37.50%
Burglary51.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-20.00%
Robbery40.53100.00%
Public order40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Drugs20.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.7726.09%
Vehicle crime163.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.13-45.83%
Public order61.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Other theft40.66-20.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.1726.32%
Violence and sexual offences233.19-23.33%
Vehicle crime143.0655.56%
Burglary71.860.00%
Other theft50.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-37.50%
Public order20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.990.00%
Vehicle crime92.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Other theft61.060.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202423
January 202429
December 202326
November 202329
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202418
January 202416
December 202319
November 202313
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N18 1FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridport Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Silver Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitehead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Dorrit Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dickens Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Giffard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hardinge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wigston Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watermill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Statham Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Florin Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Hewish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strand Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lopen Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Parkstone Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Copperfield Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sterling Way (North Circular Road)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tanners End Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Adlington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1