Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lister Gardens area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bowes , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lister Gardens (N18 1JA) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Bowes average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (β 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lister Gardens (N18 1JA), the main crime hotspot is near North Circular Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Franlaw Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Franlaw Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Franlaw Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Franlaw Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cheapside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Franlaw Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Franlaw Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Tile Kiln Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Tile Kiln Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashley Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Steeplestone Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Franlaw Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queensland Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lodge Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Owen Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petersfield Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Circular Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Circular Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ostliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tasmania Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derwent Avenue | Under investigation |
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