Mr Dowden met with around 20 residents on January 4, to discuss concerns over crime.
It followed a public meeting on the issue in December with Hertsmere chief inspector Steve O’Keeffe.
Chief inspector O’Keeffe said: “We have reason to believe that it is a group of organised criminals targeting Potters Bar.
“We are working tirelessly to carry out investigations and have made some arrests.
“It’s important that neighbours work together to protect one another from this crime.
“Such as by putting their bin back so their home looks lived in.”
Bunty, who attended with his wife Panna to represent Potters Bar Indians, said: “We are in agreement that to help the police all residents should report any suspicious activity to the police via 101 before they share on social media.”
At the meeting one resident said: “We as a family feel unsafe in our homes and feel frightened to leave them unattended.”
Resident Nitin Bhojwani said: “I believe the recent rise in burglaries in Potters Bar is because of favourable conditions to break in.
“For example lack of street lights in many places, no police presence, delayed police response times etc.”
Another resident added: “It’s extremely scary to read every day about burglaries in our town even during the day, evenings, and when people are home.
“It’s like these burglars don’t have any fear and remain unchallenged.
“I have a little baby and I’m constantly petrified recently because of these incidents.”
Mr Dowden said: “I know that our local police are very much aware of concerns around burglaries and they are working constantly to catch the perpetrators and keep us safe.”