Crime Rate in Bushey Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey Park

The total recorded crimes in Bushey Park, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey Park crime rate of 3.08 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 Bushey Park, encompassing approximately 14,274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bushey Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Birches with total crimes: 4
  • Rockingham Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Aston Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bushey Park?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Bushey Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 461 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bushey Park recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bushey Park had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 425 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bushey Park recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hertsmere, Bushey Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bushey Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bushey Park has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Bushey Park crimes were 461. The crime rate of Bushey Park in 2024 was 32.30 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushey Park were around 425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.77 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)
Bushey North155 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill115 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow96 41,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside99 31,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth78 6887 5953 5
Potters Bar Oakmere80 5727 7641 7
Potters Bar Furzefield51 11580 11657 6
Shenley57 9745 6632 8
Bushey St James68 7582 9491 11
Aldenham West51 10709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield60 8580 10539 9
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bushey Heath13 16426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Bushey Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
April 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202526
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bushey Park in March 2025

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

1. The Birches (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Rockingham Gate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Aston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hubert Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunsmore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Merry Hill Mount (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Rossway Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malvern Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Arden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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