Crime in Brimsdown: statistics, rates and trends
1,771 crimes were recorded in Brimsdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brimsdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Brimsdown
- Types of crime in Brimsdown
- Brimsdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brimsdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brimsdown
- Population and deprivation in Brimsdown
- Questions about crime in Brimsdown
- About this data
1,771 crimes were recorded in Brimsdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 534 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brimsdown has the 1,075th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brimsdown | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,771 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.6 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,621 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brimsdown was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,135 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,744). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,771 | 106.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,978 | 119.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,068 | 124.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,134 | 128.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,135 | 128.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,088 | 125.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,124 | 127.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,875 | 112.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,744 | 104.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 175 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brimsdown 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-82%) and criminal damage and arson (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 534 | 32.1 | 0.94 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 22.3 | 1.45 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 222 | 13.4 | 2.71 | +6% |
| Other theft | 127 | 7.6 | 1.19 | -7% |
| Burglary | 118 | 7.1 | 2.01 | +9% |
| Drugs | 89 | 5.4 | 1.64 | +35% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -54% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 3.6 | 2.14 | -17% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.8 | 1.34 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -82% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.7 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -82% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brimsdown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brimsdown recorded 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brimsdown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brimsdown recorded 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brimsdown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brimsdown recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brimsdown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brimsdown recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brimsdown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brimsdown recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brimsdown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brimsdown recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brimsdown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brimsdown recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brimsdown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brimsdown recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brimsdown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brimsdown recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brimsdown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brimsdown recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brimsdown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brimsdown recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brimsdown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brimsdown recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brimsdown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brimsdown recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brimsdown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brimsdown recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brimsdown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brimsdown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brimsdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterhatch | 2,456 | 175.6 | +65% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | +53% |
| Enfield Lock | 1,911 | 107.6 | +1% |
| Bullsmoor | 1,335 | 116.9 | +10% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | +35% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | -7% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | +12% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,415 | 88.4 | -17% |
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 Brimsdown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Sherborne Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 63 |
| On or near Enstone Road | 57 |
| On or near Brimsdown Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Goldsdown Road | 51 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 48 |
| On or near Stonycroft Close | 40 |
| On or near Colmore Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brimsdown 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 | 627 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 429 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 370 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Brimsdown has an estimated population of 16,621. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brimsdown sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brimsdown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.8% |
Is Brimsdown a safe place to live?
Brimsdown recorded 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Brimsdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (370).
Is crime in Brimsdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brimsdown was down 10% on the year before: 1,771 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,978 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brimsdown?
Brimsdown 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 Brimsdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.