Crime in Arnos Grove: statistics, rates and trends
685 crimes were recorded in Arnos Grove in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arnos Grove at a glance
- Crime trends in Arnos Grove
- Types of crime in Arnos Grove
- Arnos Grove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arnos Grove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arnos Grove
- Demographics of Arnos Grove
- Questions about crime in Arnos Grove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), vehicle crime (118) and anti-social behaviour (114) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Arnos Grove | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 685 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,708 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Arnos Grove of any year here (685 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 685 | 70.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 733 | 75.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 768 | 79.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 718 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 832 | 85.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,031 | 106.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,127 | 116.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 884 | 91.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arnos Grove recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), burglary (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (63% below) and public order (61% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 22 to 28 and violence and sexual offences rose from 143 to 167, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 152 to 114.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 17.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 12.2 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Burglary | 76 | 7.8 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +27% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 2.3 | 1.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arnos Grove; the highest is New Southgate (121.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakwood, Enfield (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arnos Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Southgate | 1,305 | 121.0 | +71% |
| Palmers Green | 1,039 | 114.0 | +62% |
| Bowes | 797 | 75.7 | +7% |
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | +26% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | 0% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | -4% |
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -10% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Arnos Grove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bowes Road” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bowes Road | 121 |
| On or near Cannon Hill Mews | 32 |
| On or near Arnos Grove | 31 |
| On or near Ashridge Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Alderman'S Hill | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near The Green | 17 |
| On or near Seafield Road | 16 |
| On or near Belmont Avenue | 15 |
Of the 571 crimes in Arnos Grove with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 333 | 58.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 21.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Arnos Grove has an estimated population of 9,708 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (19%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arnos Grove average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Arnos Grove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Arnos Grove a safe place to live?
Arnos Grove recorded 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,203rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Arnos Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (118).
Is crime in Arnos Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arnos Grove was down 7% on the year before: 685 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arnos Grove?
About 9,708 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arnos Grove?
Arnos Grove is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.