Crime Rate in Arnos Grove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arnos Grove

The total recorded crimes in Arnos Grove, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arnos Grove crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arnos Grove, encompassing approximately 26,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Arnos Grove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 36
  • Bowes Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wilmer Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Arnos Grove?

To understand the safety of Arnos Grove, we need to analyze Arnos Grove crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Arnos Grove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 548 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arnos Grove recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Arnos Grove had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 952 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arnos Grove recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Arnos Grove has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Arnos Grove Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arnos Grove has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Arnos Grove crimes were 548. The crime rate of Arnos Grove in 2024 was 20.62 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arnos Grove were around 952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.82 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arnos Grove)CrimesRank (Arnos Grove)CrimesRank (Arnos Grove)
Edmonton Green304 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton270 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock119 121,051 82,300 3
Southbury183 41,240 32,066 6
Ponders End188 31,094 61,659 11
Carterhatch167 61,201 42,220 4
Brimsdown151 81,135 52,101 5
Jubilee167 5898 121,823 8
Haselbury142 9898 111,997 7
Palmers Green105 141,066 71,047 16
New Southgate162 7769 151,177 15
Town136 111,001 101,757 9
Lower Edmonton140 101,002 91,748 10
Whitewebbs117 13805 141,626 12
Grange Park102 16678 161,412 13
Southgate89 19808 13898 22
Bullsmoor89 20669 171,352 14
Cockfosters103 15542 20995 18
Ridgeway76 22559 181,029 17
Highfield89 18468 22957 20
Winchmore Hill50 23458 23974 19
Bowes77 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park34 25376 24620 24
Oakwood45 24305 25565 25

Arnos Grove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 202519
December 20248
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412
July 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202520
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 202419
November 202413
October 202421
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202415
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Arnos Grove in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arnos Grove postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour30
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bowes Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Wilmer Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
5. Bowes Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Pymmes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. B1452 (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Powys Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Elmwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
10. Fox Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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