Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Douglas Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cockfosters , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Douglas Close (EN4 0AQ) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% lower than the Cockfosters average (78.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Douglas Close (EN4 0AQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Ronans Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Claremont Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Helena Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crescent East | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Ronans Close | Under investigation |
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