Crime Rate in Bushey Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey Heath

The total recorded crimes in Bushey Heath, Hertsmere, UK in February 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey Heath crime rate of 7.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bushey Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linnet Close with total crimes: 4
  • Trundlers Way with total crimes: 2
  • Belle Vue Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bushey Heath)CrimesRank (Bushey Heath)CrimesRank (Bushey Heath)
Bushey NorthNA NA1,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley HillNA NA1,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood BrookmeadowNA NA1,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood HillsideNA NA1,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood KenilworthNA NA887 5953 5
Potters Bar FurzefieldNA NA580 11657 6
ShenleyNA NA745 6632 8
Potters Bar OakmereNA NA727 7641 7
Aldenham WestNA NA709 8498 10
Potters Bar ParkfieldNA NA580 10539 9
Bushey St JamesNA NA582 9491 11
Bushey ParkNA NA461 12425 12
Aldenham EastNA NA245 16316 13
ElstreeNA NA308 14304 14
Bentley Heath & The RoydsNA NA287 15298 16

Bushey Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20255
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Bushey Heath in February 2026

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

1. Linnet Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Trundlers Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Belle Vue Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Laurino Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Holmbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. A4140 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Rutherford Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Lake (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Greenwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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