Crime Rate in Bushey St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey St James

The total recorded crimes in Bushey St James, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey St James crime rate of 5.52 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 St James, encompassing approximately 12,322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bushey St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falconer Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moat Close with total crimes: 6
  • Glencoe Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bushey St James?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Bushey St James demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 582 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bushey St James recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bushey St James had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 491 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bushey St James recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bushey St James Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bushey St James has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Bushey St James crimes were 582. The crime rate of Bushey St James in 2024 was 47.23 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushey St James were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 11 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
Aldenham West51 10709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield60 8580 10539 9
Bushey Park44 12461 12425 12
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bushey Heath13 16426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Bushey St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
January 202514
December 202420
November 20249
October 202416
September 202414
August 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 202419
August 202414
July 20248
June 202434
May 202420
April 202423

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bushey St James in March 2025

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

1. Falconer Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Moat Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Glencoe Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
4. Herkomer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Royal Connaught Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Avenue Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Ford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Farrington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Egerton Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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