Crime Rate in Oakwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakwood

The total recorded crimes in Oakwood, Enfield, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakwood crime rate of 0.83 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 Oakwood, encompassing approximately 54,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
Oakwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Moynihan Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Gerrards Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oakwood?

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

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Oakwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 305 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakwood recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Oakwood had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 565 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakwood recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oakwood has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Oakwood crimes were 305. The crime rate of Oakwood in 2024 was 15.81 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakwood were around 565 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.07 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)
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
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

Oakwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 202413
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202414
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Oakwood in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Moynihan Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gerrards Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodend Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Sheringham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cotswold Way (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Vineries (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Catherine Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Tregenna Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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