Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ridings Avenue area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park , and the 164th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ridings Avenue (N21 2EL) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% lower than the Bush Hill Park average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ridings Avenue (N21 2EL), the main crime hotspot is near Gladbeck Way. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gladbeck Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gladbeck Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Park Grove | — |
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