Crime Rate in Bush Hill Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bush Hill Park

The total recorded crimes in Bush Hill Park, Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bush Hill Park crime rate of 2.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bush Hill Park, encompassing approximately 36,968 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Bush Hill Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ainsley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Crawley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Amberley Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bush Hill Park?

To understand the safety of Bush Hill Park, we need to analyze Bush Hill Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Enfield:

    • In 2024, Bush Hill Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Enfield average, with 376 crimes compared to 883.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bush Hill Park recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

    • In 2023, Bush Hill Park had fewer crimes than the Enfield average, with 620 crimes compared to 1,553. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bush Hill Park recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Enfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Enfield, Bush Hill Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bush Hill Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bush Hill Park has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 20th out of 24 in the Enfield, UK

In 2024, the total Bush Hill Park crimes were 376. The crime rate of Bush Hill Park in 2024 was 10.17 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Enfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bush Hill Park were around 620 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Enfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bush Hill Park)CrimesRank (Bush Hill Park)CrimesRank (Bush Hill Park)
Edmonton Green342 12,129 13,774 1
Upper Edmonton239 21,888 22,948 2
Enfield Lock161 91,051 82,300 3
Southbury238 31,240 32,066 6
Carterhatch211 41,201 42,220 4
Brimsdown201 61,135 52,101 5
Ponders End204 51,094 61,659 11
Haselbury165 8898 111,997 7
Palmers Green113 151,066 71,047 16
Lower Edmonton173 71,002 91,748 10
Jubilee147 12898 121,823 8
Town138 131,001 101,757 9
Whitewebbs151 10805 141,626 12
Grange Park150 11678 161,412 13
Southgate101 17808 13898 22
Bullsmoor112 16669 171,352 14
New Southgate136 14769 151,177 15
Ridgeway71 22559 181,029 17
Cockfosters75 21542 20995 18
Arnos Grove99 18548 19952 21
Winchmore Hill61 24458 23974 19
Bowes79 19489 21817 23
Highfield67 23468 22957 20
Oakwood36 25305 25565 25

Bush Hill Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202419
October 202421
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 20249
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 202513
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20253
September 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bush Hill Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bush Hill Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Ainsley Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Crawley Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Amberley Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Bagshot Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wellington Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Village Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bury Street West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Raglan Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Foxwood Green Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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