Crime Rate in Brimsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brimsdown

The total recorded crimes in Brimsdown, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brimsdown crime rate of 2.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-32.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
Brimsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Celadon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Leys Road West 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 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 May 2025 the Brimsdown has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brimsdown)CrimesRank (Brimsdown)CrimesRank (Brimsdown)
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
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
Arnos Grove93 17548 19952 21
Highfield89 18468 22957 20
Winchmore Hill50 23458 23974 19
Bowes77 21489 21817 23
Bush Hill Park34 25376 24620 24
Oakwood45 24305 25565 25

Brimsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202552
March 202539
February 202537
January 202546
December 202445
November 202449
October 202435
September 202440
August 202442
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Brimsdown in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Celadon Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. Leys Road West (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Edison Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Sherborne Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bell Lane (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
7. Stonycroft Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Eastfield Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glenloch Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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