Crime in Bush Hill Park: statistics, rates and trends
571 crimes were recorded in Bush Hill Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bush Hill Park
- Questions about crime in Bush Hill Park
- About this data
571 crimes were recorded in Bush Hill Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bush Hill Park has the 2,963rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bush Hill Park | Enfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 571 | 36,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 112.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,108 | 327,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bush Hill Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (802 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (571). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 571 | 51.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 666 | 60.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 630 | 56.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 629 | 56.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 802 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 801 | 72.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 796 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 707 | 63.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 665 | 59.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bush Hill Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in public order (-56%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 14.7 | 0.43 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 9.3 | 1.88 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -27% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +10% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.7 | 1.01 | +73% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -26% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -56% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +33% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bush Hill Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bush Hill Park recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bush Hill Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bush Hill Park recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bush Hill Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bush Hill Park recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bush Hill Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bush Hill Park recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bush Hill Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bush Hill Park recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bush Hill Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bush Hill Park recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bush Hill Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bush Hill Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bush Hill Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bush Hill Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bush Hill Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bush Hill Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bush Hill Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bush Hill Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bush Hill Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bush Hill Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bush Hill Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bush Hill Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bush Hill Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bush Hill Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bush Hill Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bush Hill Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bush Hill Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bush Hill Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bush Hill Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park | 529 | 69.7 | +36% |
| Southbury | 2,094 | 143.5 | +179% |
| Haselbury | 1,735 | 101.9 | +98% |
| Highfield | 788 | 67.7 | +32% |
| Winchmore Hill | 719 | 71.6 | +39% |
| Jubilee | 1,668 | 98.8 | +92% |
| Lower Edmonton | 1,847 | 110.4 | +115% |
| Town | 1,667 | 119.2 | +132% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bush Hill Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ainsley Close | 36 |
| On or near Amberley Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Firs Park Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Ridge Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 18 |
| On or near Raglan Road | 18 |
| On or near Crawley Road | 18 |
| On or near Bagshot Road | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bush Hill Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 44.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bush Hill Park has an estimated population of 11,108. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bush Hill Park sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bush Hill Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Bush Hill Park a safe place to live?
Bush Hill Park recorded 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bush Hill Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (103).
Is crime in Bush Hill Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bush Hill Park was down 14% on the year before: 571 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 666 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bush Hill Park?
Bush Hill Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bush Hill Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.