Crime Rate in Bushey North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey North

The total recorded crimes in Bushey North, Hertsmere, UK in July 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey North crime rate of 13.80 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 North, encompassing approximately 10,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Bushey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 39
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Wenmans Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bushey North?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Bushey North reported a higher crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 1,798 crimes compared to 770. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bushey North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Bushey North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 1,420 crimes compared to 686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bushey North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hertsmere, Bushey North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bushey North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bushey North has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 13.80 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Bushey North crimes were 1,798. The crime rate of Bushey North in 2024 was 179.76 (year) or 14.98 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushey North were around 1,420 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.97 (year) or 11.83 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushey North)CrimesRank (Bushey North)CrimesRank (Bushey North)
Borehamwood Cowley Hill125 31,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow129 21,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside114 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth85 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield51 9580 11657 6
Shenley77 6745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere71 7727 7641 7
Aldenham West51 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield44 11580 10539 9
Bushey St James37 12582 9491 11
Bushey Park49 10461 12425 12
Aldenham East26 13245 16316 13
Bushey Heath15 16426 13302 15
Elstree21 15308 14304 14
Bentley Heath & The Royds26 14287 15298 16

Bushey North 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 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515
January 20258
December 20243
November 202424
October 202412
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 20259
April 20253
March 202518
February 202510
January 202514
December 202419
November 202426
October 202437
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202528
May 202528
April 202552
March 202547
February 202553
January 202543
December 202440
November 202429
October 202410
September 202430
August 202463

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202529
April 202514
March 202524
February 202517
January 202516
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202416
August 202428

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20251
April 202519
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202513
February 20253
January 202512
October 20241
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20254
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202521
April 202518
March 202524
February 202514
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202439
September 202430
August 202422

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 202420
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202516
May 20254
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
November 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bushey North in July 2025

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

1. Hartspring Lane (Map)
Total39
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
2. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wenmans Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Friars Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Anvil Mews (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
6. Berrygrove Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
8. Harts Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Harlequins (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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