Total Crime Rate
48.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Steeplestone Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bowes , and the 256th 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 Steeplestone Close (N18 1JH) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Bowes average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Steeplestone Close (N18 1JH), the main crime hotspot is near Chequers Way. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashley Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lodge Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chequers Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tasmania Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Tile Kiln Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petersfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stewartsby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devonia Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Owen Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Steeplestone Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Tile Kiln Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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