Crime in Oakwood, Enfield: statistics, rates and trends
561 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Enfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Oakwood, Enfield
- Questions about crime in Oakwood, Enfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (101) and vehicle crime (85) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oakwood, Enfield | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 561 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,793 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Enfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (759 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (487). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 561 | 63.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 501 | 57.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 534 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 546 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 609 | 69.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 759 | 86.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 750 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 653 | 74.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oakwood, Enfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (94% above the national rate) and robbery (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 125 to 164 and vehicle crime rose from 73 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 9.7 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oakwood, Enfield; the highest is Town, Enfield (117.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bush Hill Park (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakwood, Enfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 1,191 | 88.7 | +39% |
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | +9% |
| Ridgeway | 987 | 81.3 | +27% |
| Cockfosters | 913 | 84.3 | +32% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | +11% |
| Arnos Grove | 685 | 70.6 | +11% |
| Bush Hill Park | 591 | 53.2 | -17% |
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Oakwood, Enfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Foxmead Close | 25 |
| On or near Reservoir Road | 24 |
| On or near Gerrards Close | 22 |
| On or near World'S End Lane | 21 |
| On or near Belgrave Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Hanbury Drive | 17 |
| On or near Moynihan Drive | 16 |
| On or near Sheringham Avenue | 14 |
Of the 460 crimes in Oakwood, Enfield with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Oakwood, Enfield has an estimated population of 8,793 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakwood, Enfield average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakwood, Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakwood, Enfield a safe place to live?
Oakwood, Enfield recorded 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Oakwood, Enfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Oakwood, Enfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Enfield was up 15% on the year before: 561 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakwood, Enfield?
About 8,793 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakwood, Enfield?
Oakwood, Enfield 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.