Total Crime Rate
40.9 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Arnos Grove , and the 202nd 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 Close (N14 6DN) in the last 12 months was 40.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% lower than the Arnos Grove average (77.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (β 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (N14 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near Crown Lane. Police recorded 248 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ashfield Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashfield Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Balaams Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Parade | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashfield Parade | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ashfield Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | John Bradshaw Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Crown Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crown Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crown Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Station Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Parade | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crown Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | John Bradshaw Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | John Bradshaw Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Ashfield Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Crown Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Crown Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayfield Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Under investigation |
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