Crime Rate in Bowes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bowes

The total recorded crimes in Bowes, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowes crime rate of 1.38 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 Bowes, encompassing approximately 47,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Bowes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millicent Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Hereward Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bowes?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Bowes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 489 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bowes recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bowes had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 817 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bowes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bowes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bowes has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 21th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Bowes crimes were 489. The crime rate of Bowes in 2024 was 10.40 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bowes were around 817 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.38 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)CrimesRank (Enfield)
Edmonton Green319 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton271 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock123 131,051 82,300 3
Southbury171 61,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch192 31,201 42,220 4
Ponders End183 41,094 61,659 11
Brimsdown161 71,135 52,101 5
Lower Edmonton174 51,002 91,748 10
Haselbury146 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green132 121,066 71,047 16
Jubilee139 9898 121,823 8
Town133 111,001 101,757 9
New Southgate134 10769 151,177 15
Whitewebbs111 14805 141,626 12
Grange Park59 23678 161,412 13
Southgate109 15808 13898 22
Bullsmoor104 16669 171,352 14
Ridgeway99 17559 181,029 17
Cockfosters82 18542 20995 18
Winchmore Hill70 20458 23974 19
Arnos Grove61 22548 19952 21
Highfield76 19468 22957 20
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Bowes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 20246
November 202419
October 202411
September 202417
August 202419
April 202419

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202522
December 202423
November 202424
October 202424
September 202413
August 202422
April 202421

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20246
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bowes in March 2025

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

1. Millicent Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hereward Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Sidney Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. A105 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Godolphin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Norfolk Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Beale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Owen Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Queensland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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