By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Crime fell significantly in Enfield and Haringey during lockdown Enfield and Haringey saw “unprecedented” falls in crime during the coronavirus lockdown – but there are fears offending will rise again as restrictions are eased. Total crime across the Metropolitan Police’s North Area Basic Command Unit, which covers the two boroughs, dropped by ten per cent during the past 12 months. Knife crime was down by 43 per cent, while gun crime fell by 40 per cent. There were also reductions in violence with injury, down by 12 per cent, and robbery of personal property, which dropped by 48 per cent.
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