Crime Rate in Brimsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brimsdown

The total recorded crimes in Brimsdown, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brimsdown crime rate of 3.34 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 Brimsdown, encompassing approximately 60,207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (64.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (96.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Brimsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 11
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Brimsdown?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Brimsdown reported a higher crime volume than the Enfield average, with 1,135 crimes compared to 883. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brimsdown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Brimsdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Enfield average, with 2,101 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brimsdown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Brimsdown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brimsdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brimsdown has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Brimsdown crimes were 1,135. The crime rate of Brimsdown in 2024 was 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brimsdown were around 2,101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.90 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brimsdown)CrimesRank (Brimsdown)CrimesRank (Brimsdown)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
Southbury238 31,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch211 41,201 42,220 4
Ponders End204 51,094 61,659 11
Haselbury165 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green113 151,066 71,047 16
Lower Edmonton173 71,002 91,748 10
Jubilee147 12898 121,823 8
Town138 131,001 101,757 9
Whitewebbs151 10805 141,626 12
Grange Park150 11678 161,412 13
Southgate101 17808 13898 22
Bullsmoor112 16669 171,352 14
New Southgate136 14769 151,177 15
Ridgeway71 22559 181,029 17
Cockfosters75 21542 20995 18
Arnos Grove99 18548 19952 21
Winchmore Hill61 24458 23974 19
Bowes79 19489 21817 23
Highfield67 23468 22957 20
Bush Hill Park77 20376 24620 24
Oakwood36 25305 25565 25

Brimsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202539
May 202535
April 202552
March 202539
February 202537
January 202546
December 202445
November 202449
October 202435
September 202440
August 202442

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202529
May 202526
April 202539
March 202535
February 202530
January 202515
December 202421
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202443

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 20248
September 202417
August 20241

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202514
April 202516
March 202518
February 202510
January 202515
December 202413
November 202421
October 202423
September 202422
August 20246

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20251
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 202417
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202523
April 202513
March 202511
February 20253
January 202512
December 202426
November 202422
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brimsdown in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Osborne Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Exeter Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Goldsdown Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sherborne Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stonycroft Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Glenloch Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Enstone Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hertford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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