Crime in Oakwood, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
569 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakwood, Enfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakwood, Enfield
- Types of crime in Oakwood, Enfield
- Oakwood, Enfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakwood, Enfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakwood, Enfield
- Population and deprivation in Oakwood, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Oakwood, Enfield
- About this data
569 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Enfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 166 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oakwood, Enfield has the 2,439th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakwood, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 569 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,793 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Enfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (772 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (485). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 569 | 64.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 485 | 55.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 512 | 58.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 525 | 59.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 562 | 63.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 612 | 69.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 772 | 87.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 736 | 83.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 640 | 72.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakwood, Enfield 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 vehicle crime, robbery. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 11.5 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 9.4 | 1.92 | +5% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +5% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.1 | 1.16 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +133% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.7 | 2.02 | +60% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -4% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.9 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.3 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.59 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakwood, Enfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakwood, Enfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakwood, Enfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakwood, Enfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakwood, Enfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakwood, Enfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakwood, Enfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 24 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 up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakwood, Enfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakwood, Enfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakwood, Enfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oakwood, Enfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakwood, Enfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakwood, Enfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oakwood, Enfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oakwood, Enfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oakwood, Enfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakwood, Enfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakwood, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 1,201 | 89.4 | +38% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | +8% |
| Ridgeway | 972 | 80.1 | +24% |
| Cockfosters | 903 | 83.4 | +29% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | +11% |
| Arnos Grove | 690 | 71.1 | +10% |
| Bush Hill Park | 571 | 51.4 | -21% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | +84% |
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 Oakwood, Enfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Reservoir Road | 27 |
| On or near Gerrards Close | 25 |
| On or near Foxmead Close | 24 |
| On or near Belgrave Gardens | 23 |
| On or near World'S End Lane | 23 |
| On or near Hanbury Drive | 17 |
| On or near Moynihan Drive | 16 |
| On or near Chiltern Dene | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakwood, Enfield 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 | 215 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Oakwood, Enfield has an estimated population of 8,793. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakwood, Enfield sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakwood, Enfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Oakwood, Enfield a safe place to live?
Oakwood, Enfield recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Oakwood, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Oakwood, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Enfield was up 17% on the year before: 569 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 485 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakwood, Enfield?
Oakwood, Enfield 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 Oakwood, Enfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.