Total Crime Rate
15.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Vale area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Oakwood , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Vale (N14 6HP) in the last 12 months was 15.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Oakwood average (40.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Vale (N14 6HP), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Tintern Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oakwood Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | York Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Crowland Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aldridge Walk | — |
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