Crime Rate in Brimsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brimsdown

The total recorded crimes in Brimsdown, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brimsdown crime rate of 2.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Brimsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 8
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brimsdown has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Bowes65 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park45 24376 24620 24
Oakwood37 25305 25565 25

Brimsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202537
January 202546
December 202445
November 202449
October 202435
September 202440
August 202442
May 20241
April 202451

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 20248
September 202417
August 20241
April 202416

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
April 202410

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 202417
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202530
January 202515
December 202421
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202443
April 202418

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 202515
December 202413
November 202421
October 202423
September 202422
August 20246
April 202422

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 202512
December 202426
November 202422
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246
April 202423

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brimsdown in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Exeter Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Castle Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Croft Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Brimsdown (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bell Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Colmore Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Goldsdown Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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