Crime in Bush Hill Park: statistics, rates and trends
591 crimes were recorded in Bush Hill Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bush Hill Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Bush Hill Park
- Types of crime in Bush Hill Park
- Bush Hill Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bush Hill Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bush Hill Park
- Demographics of Bush Hill Park
- Questions about crime in Bush Hill Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), vehicle crime (112) and anti-social behaviour (105) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bush Hill Park | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 591 | 36,884 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,108 | 327,434 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bush Hill Park of any year here (591 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 591 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 620 | 55.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 643 | 57.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 643 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 776 | 69.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 804 | 72.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 821 | 73.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 696 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 671 | 60.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bush Hill Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (34% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 44 to 55, while criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bush Hill Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bush Hill Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | +31% |
| Southbury | 2,014 | 138.0 | +159% |
| Haselbury | 1,728 | 101.5 | +91% |
| Highfield | 792 | 68.0 | +28% |
| Winchmore Hill | 711 | 70.8 | +33% |
| Jubilee | 1,679 | 99.5 | +87% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,790 | 107.0 | +101% |
| Town | 1,646 | 117.7 | +121% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bush Hill Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ainsley Close” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ainsley Close | 44 |
| On or near Amberley Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Ridge Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Firs Park Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Crawley Road | 19 |
| On or near Raglan Road | 18 |
| On or near Bagshot Road | 17 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 17 |
| On or near Halstead Road | 15 |
Of the 486 crimes in Bush Hill Park with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bush Hill Park has an estimated population of 11,108 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and more home ownership (78%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bush Hill Park average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bush Hill Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bush Hill Park a safe place to live?
Bush Hill Park recorded 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,892nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bush Hill Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (112).
Is crime in Bush Hill Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bush Hill Park was down 5% on the year before: 591 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 620 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bush Hill Park?
About 11,108 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bush Hill Park?
Bush Hill Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.