Crime Rate in Bushey North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushey North

The total recorded crimes in Bushey North, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushey North crime rate of 12.60 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (29) incidents (107.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Bushey North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrygrove Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Bushey North has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 12.60 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushey North)CrimesRank (Bushey North)CrimesRank (Bushey North)
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108 31,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside102 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth95 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield48 11580 11657 6
Shenley73 7745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere74 6727 7641 7
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield58 10580 10539 9
Bushey St James61 9582 9491 11
Bushey Park36 13461 12425 12
Elstree36 12308 14304 14
Aldenham East23 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath28 14426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds27 15287 15298 16

Bushey North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202514
March 202524
February 202517
January 202516
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202416
August 202428
July 202430
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202524
February 202514
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202439
September 202430
August 202422
July 202429
June 202438
May 202432

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515
January 20258
December 20243
November 202424
October 202412
September 202421
August 202414
July 20246
June 202454
May 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 202513
February 20253
January 202512
October 20241
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202552
March 202547
February 202553
January 202543
December 202440
November 202429
October 202410
September 202430
August 202463
July 202421
June 202458
May 202437

A total of 280 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202518
February 202510
January 202514
December 202419
November 202426
October 202437
September 202415
August 202423
July 202434
June 202448
May 202424

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 202420
September 20243
August 20242
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202519
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bushey North in May 2025

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

1. Berrygrove Lane (Map)
Total18
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Hartspring Lane (Map)
Total15
Other theft9
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Wenmans Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
5. Hilfield Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Bushey Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Siskin Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
8. Lambert Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pegmire Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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