Crime Rate in Bushey Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey Heath

The total recorded crimes in Bushey Heath, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey Heath crime rate of 4.96 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 2,619 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bushey Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadfield Court with total crimes: 3
  • Robinson Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Prowse Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bushey Heath?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Bushey Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 426 crimes compared to 770.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bushey Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bushey Heath had fewer crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 302 crimes compared to 686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bushey Heath recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bushey Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bushey Heath has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Bushey Heath crimes were 426. The crime rate of Bushey Heath in 2024 was 162.65 (year) or 13.55 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushey Heath were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.30 (year) or 9.61 (month) ranking 15 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
Bushey Park44 12461 12425 12
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Bushey Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 202415
October 20246
September 202417
August 202412
July 202424
June 202448
May 202417
April 202419

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bushey Heath in March 2025

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

1. Broadfield Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Robinson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Prowse Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Laurino Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Shaw Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. High Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Belle Vue Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warren Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hollygrove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Herne Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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