Crime in Brimsdown: statistics, rates and trends
1,799 crimes were recorded in Brimsdown in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brimsdown
- Questions about crime in Brimsdown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (563), anti-social behaviour (367) and vehicle crime (232) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,047th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brimsdown | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,799 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.2 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,621 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brimsdown peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,723). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,799 | 108.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,937 | 116.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,052 | 123.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,104 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,221 | 133.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,058 | 123.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,151 | 129.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,878 | 113.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,723 | 103.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 167 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brimsdown recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (84% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 69 to 83 and vehicle crime rose from 197 to 232, while shoplifting fell from 170 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 563 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 367 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 232 | 14.0 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other theft | 132 | 7.9 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 121 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Drugs | 83 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 3.7 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -37% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -87% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brimsdown; the highest is Carterhatch (175.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitewebbs (87.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brimsdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterhatch | 2,454 | 175.5 | +62% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | +52% |
| Enfield Lock | 1,916 | 107.9 | 0% |
| Bullsmoor | 1,343 | 117.6 | +9% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +27% |
| Jubilee | 1,679 | 99.5 | -8% |
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | +9% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,405 | 87.7 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Brimsdown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “Supermarket” (81 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Brimsdown Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Sherborne Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 62 |
| On or near Enstone Road | 58 |
| On or near Goldsdown Road | 54 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 47 |
| On or near Colmore Road | 46 |
| On or near Connop Road | 39 |
Of the 1,432 crimes in Brimsdown with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 367 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 624 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Brimsdown has an estimated population of 16,621 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more private renting (31%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brimsdown average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brimsdown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brimsdown a safe place to live?
Brimsdown recorded 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,047th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Brimsdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 563 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (367).
Is crime in Brimsdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brimsdown was down 7% on the year before: 1,799 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,937 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brimsdown?
About 16,621 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brimsdown?
Brimsdown 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.