Crime Rate in Cockfosters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockfosters

The total recorded crimes in Cockfosters, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockfosters crime rate of 5.55 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 Cockfosters, encompassing approximately 18,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Cockfosters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Homestead Paddock with total crimes: 7
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cockfosters?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Cockfosters demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 542 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cockfosters recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Cockfosters had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 995 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cockfosters recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cockfosters Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cockfosters has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 5.55 ranking 15th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Cockfosters crimes were 542. The crime rate of Cockfosters in 2024 was 29.21 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cockfosters were around 995 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cockfosters)CrimesRank (Cockfosters)CrimesRank (Cockfosters)
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
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

Cockfosters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202516
March 202516
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202410
October 202418
September 202419
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202518
December 202413
November 202415
October 202419
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202518
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cockfosters in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Homestead Paddock (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Avenue Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Gloucester Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Avenue Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Welham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Masefield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mount Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bramley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Linden Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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