Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Vale area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakwood , and the 130th 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 The Vale (N14 6BB) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 24.1% lower than the Oakwood average (40.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Vale (N14 6BB), the main crime hotspot is near Winchmore Hill Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holly Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tintern Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | York Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oakwood Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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