Crime Rate in Cockfosters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockfosters

The total recorded crimes in Cockfosters, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockfosters crime rate of 4.04 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Cockfosters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Close with total crimes: 7
  • Trent Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Cowper Gardens with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Cockfosters has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cockfosters)CrimesRank (Cockfosters)CrimesRank (Cockfosters)
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
Brimsdown201 61,135 52,101 5
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
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

Cockfosters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20251

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202528
April 202516
March 202516
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202410
October 202418
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 216 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
July 202519
June 202517
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
January 202518
December 202413
November 202415
October 202419
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 202518
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
September 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Cockfosters in July 2025

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

1. Priory Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Trent Gardens (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cowper Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Masefield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. East Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Westpole Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
8. Malcolms Way (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Chase Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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