Crime Rate in Oakwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakwood

The total recorded crimes in Oakwood, Enfield, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakwood crime rate of 0.69 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Oakwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Hanbury Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Oakwood has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 0.69 ranking 25th 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.

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
Brimsdown161 71,135 52,101 5
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

Oakwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 202413
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202414
August 20247
May 20241
April 202415

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Oakwood in March 2025

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

1. Belgrave Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Hanbury Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Foxmead Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Brayton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kenwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Bayliss Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. World'S End Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chiltern Dene (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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