Crime in Bullsmoor: statistics, rates and trends
1,343 crimes were recorded in Bullsmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bullsmoor
- Questions about crime in Bullsmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (412), anti-social behaviour (348) and vehicle crime (127) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bullsmoor | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,343 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.6 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,421 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bullsmoor peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,386 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,126). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,343 | 117.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,169 | 102.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,241 | 108.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,309 | 114.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,272 | 111.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,357 | 118.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,386 | 121.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,216 | 106.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,126 | 98.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bullsmoor recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (93% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (76% below) and criminal damage and arson (36% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 327 to 412 and anti-social behaviour rose from 290 to 348.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 30.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 11.1 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other theft | 103 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 74 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Burglary | 69 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Robbery | 30 | 2.6 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bullsmoor; the highest is Carterhatch (175.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ridgeway, Enfield (81.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bullsmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Lock | 1,916 | 107.9 | -8% |
| Carterhatch | 2,454 | 175.5 | +49% |
| Brimsdown | 1,799 | 108.2 | -8% |
| Whitewebbs | 1,405 | 87.7 | -25% |
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | 0% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +17% |
| Ponders End | 1,946 | 164.4 | +40% |
| Ridgeway | 987 | 81.3 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Bullsmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Windward Close | 71 |
| On or near Turkey Street | 55 |
| On or near Bullsmoor Close | 50 |
| On or near Gilbert Street | 47 |
| On or near Amhurst Close | 46 |
| On or near Cobbett Close | 46 |
| On or near Carpenters Road | 37 |
| On or near The Loning | 32 |
| On or near Holly Road | 31 |
Of the 995 crimes in Bullsmoor with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 348 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 335 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bullsmoor has an estimated population of 11,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and more students (11.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bullsmoor average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bullsmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bullsmoor a safe place to live?
Bullsmoor recorded 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Bullsmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (348).
Is crime in Bullsmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bullsmoor was up 15% on the year before: 1,343 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,169 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bullsmoor?
About 11,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bullsmoor?
Bullsmoor 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.