Crime in Bullsmoor: statistics, rates and trends
1,335 crimes were recorded in Bullsmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bullsmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Bullsmoor
- Types of crime in Bullsmoor
- Bullsmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bullsmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bullsmoor
- Population and deprivation in Bullsmoor
- Questions about crime in Bullsmoor
- About this data
1,335 crimes were recorded in Bullsmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 395 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bullsmoor has the 871st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bullsmoor | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,335 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.9 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,421 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bullsmoor was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,377 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,121). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 1,335 | 116.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,161 | 101.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,254 | 109.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,301 | 113.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,280 | 112.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,377 | 120.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,345 | 117.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,225 | 107.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,121 | 98.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bullsmoor 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-50%) and other crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 34.6 | 1.01 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 364 | 31.9 | 2.08 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 10.2 | 2.06 | +0% |
| Other theft | 98 | 8.6 | 1.34 | +7% |
| Public order | 73 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +16% |
| Burglary | 71 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -2% |
| Drugs | 53 | 4.6 | 1.42 | +13% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.7 | 2.01 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +64% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.5 | 0.88 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +160% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bullsmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bullsmoor recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bullsmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bullsmoor recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bullsmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bullsmoor recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bullsmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bullsmoor recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bullsmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bullsmoor recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bullsmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bullsmoor recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bullsmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bullsmoor recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bullsmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bullsmoor recorded 53 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 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bullsmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bullsmoor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bullsmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bullsmoor recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bullsmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bullsmoor recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bullsmoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bullsmoor recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bullsmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bullsmoor recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bullsmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bullsmoor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bullsmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bullsmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bullsmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Lock | 1,911 | 107.6 | -8% |
| Carterhatch | 2,456 | 175.6 | +50% |
| Brimsdown | 1,771 | 106.6 | -9% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,415 | 88.4 | -24% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | +2% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | +23% |
| Ponders End | 1,932 | 163.2 | +40% |
| Ridgeway | 972 | 80.1 | -31% |
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 Bullsmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Windward Close | 71 |
| On or near Turkey Street | 62 |
| On or near Bullsmoor Close | 52 |
| On or near Cobbett Close | 44 |
| On or near Amhurst Close | 43 |
| On or near Gilbert Street | 42 |
| On or near Carpenters Road | 39 |
| On or near The Loning | 33 |
| On or near Holly Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bullsmoor 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 | 383 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 364 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 329 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Bullsmoor has an estimated population of 11,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bullsmoor sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bullsmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.5% |
Is Bullsmoor a safe place to live?
Bullsmoor recorded 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bullsmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (364).
Is crime in Bullsmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bullsmoor was up 15% on the year before: 1,335 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,161 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bullsmoor?
Bullsmoor 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 Bullsmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.