Crime in Cockfosters: statistics, rates and trends
913 crimes were recorded in Cockfosters in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cockfosters at a glance
- Crime trends in Cockfosters
- Types of crime in Cockfosters
- Cockfosters compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cockfosters
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cockfosters
- Demographics of Cockfosters
- Questions about crime in Cockfosters
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (238), anti-social behaviour (202) and vehicle crime (142) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cockfosters | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 913 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.3 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,824 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cockfosters peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,113 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (865). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 913 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 900 | 83.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 865 | 79.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 905 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 923 | 85.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,113 | 102.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,093 | 101.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,054 | 97.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 927 | 85.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cockfosters recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate) and burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below). On the year before, public order rose from 30 to 52 and other theft rose from 58 to 74, while shoplifting fell from 61 to 26 and drugs fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 202 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 142 | 13.1 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 89 | 8.2 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other theft | 74 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cockfosters; the highest is New Southgate (121.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakwood, Enfield (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cockfosters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 561 | 63.8 | -24% |
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | +5% |
| Ridgeway | 987 | 81.3 | -4% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | -17% |
| Arnos Grove | 685 | 70.6 | -16% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | -16% |
| New Southgate | 1,305 | 121.0 | +43% |
| Palmers Green | 1,039 | 114.0 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Cockfosters over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Priory Close” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Priory Close | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 45 |
| On or near Gloucester Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Ebony Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Norfolk Close | 30 |
| On or near Malcolms Way | 25 |
| On or near Celandine Grove | 24 |
| On or near Peace Close | 23 |
| On or near Balmore Crescent | 20 |
Of the 711 crimes in Cockfosters with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 202 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 50.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 26.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Cockfosters has an estimated population of 10,824 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cockfosters average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cockfosters | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cockfosters a safe place to live?
Cockfosters recorded 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cockfosters?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (202).
Is crime in Cockfosters going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockfosters was up 1% on the year before: 913 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cockfosters?
About 10,824 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cockfosters?
Cockfosters 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.