Crime in Bowes: statistics, rates and trends
786 crimes were recorded in Bowes in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
786 crimes were recorded in Bowes in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bowes has the 2,042nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bowes | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 786 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,525 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bowes was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (786). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 786 | 74.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 844 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 841 | 79.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 940 | 89.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 902 | 85.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,143 | 108.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,075 | 102.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,023 | 97.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 945 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bowes over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+30%) and drugs (+17%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-38%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 23.2 | 0.68 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 9.9 | 2.01 | -21% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -36% |
| Drugs | 48 | 4.6 | 1.39 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.1 | 1.16 | +30% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.2 | 0.73 | -38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -38% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.56 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.69 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bowes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bowes recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bowes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bowes recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bowes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bowes recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bowes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bowes recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bowes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bowes recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bowes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bowes recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bowes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bowes recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bowes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bowes recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bowes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bowes recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bowes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bowes recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bowes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bowes recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bowes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bowes recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bowes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bowes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bowes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bowes recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bowes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bowes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green | 1,048 | 115.0 | +54% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | -9% |
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | -5% |
| New Southgate | 1,343 | 124.5 | +67% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | -4% |
| Upper Edmonton | 3,262 | 189.0 | +153% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | +37% |
| Edmonton Green | 3,745 | 212.4 | +184% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bowes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sidney Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near A105 | 42 |
| On or near Godolphin Close | 28 |
| On or near Beale Close | 27 |
| On or near Tottenhall Road | 27 |
| On or near Melbourne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Pantiles Close | 24 |
| On or near Grenoble Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Belsize Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bowes over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 34.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
Bowes has an estimated population of 10,525. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bowes sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bowes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Bowes a safe place to live?
Bowes recorded 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bowes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Bowes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowes was down 7% on the year before: 786 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 844 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bowes?
Bowes is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bowes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.