Crime in Bushey: statistics, rates and trends
1,825 crimes were recorded in Bushey in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
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1,825 crimes were recorded in Bushey in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 694 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bushey has the 884th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bushey | Hertsmere | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,825 | 9,789 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 88.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 28,356 | 110,212 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bushey was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,825). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,825 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,042 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,992 | 70.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,991 | 70.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,019 | 71.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,149 | 75.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,880 | 66.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,839 | 64.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,844 | 65.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 177 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 149 |
| August 2025 | 159 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bushey 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+61%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 694 | 24.5 | 0.71 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 11.4 | 0.74 | -18% |
| Other theft | 162 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -37% |
| Drugs | 92 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +61% |
| Burglary | 87 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -7% |
| Public order | 86 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -31% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 0.7 | 0.44 | +91% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.5 | 0.39 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bushey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bushey recorded 694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bushey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bushey recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bushey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bushey recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bushey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bushey recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bushey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bushey recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bushey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bushey recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bushey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bushey recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bushey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bushey recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bushey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bushey recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bushey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bushey recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bushey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bushey recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bushey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bushey recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bushey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bushey recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bushey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bushey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bushey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bushey.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bushey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford (Watford) | 14,210 | 103.3 | +61% |
| Radlett | 470 | 57.6 | -11% |
| Moor Park | 189 | 32.7 | -49% |
| Borehamwood | 4,240 | 104.7 | +63% |
| Harrow | 22,040 | 81.9 | +27% |
| Bricket Wood | 307 | 57.6 | -11% |
| Rickmansworth | 1,784 | 76.7 | +19% |
| Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | 1,082 | 65.3 | +1% |
4 areas within Bushey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bushey St James had the highest rate (73.7 per 1,000) and Bushey Heath the lowest (44.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey St James | Neighbourhood | 7,516 | 554 | 73.7 |
| Bushey North | Neighbourhood | 9,675 | 675 | 69.8 |
| Bushey Park | Neighbourhood | 8,993 | 522 | 58.0 |
| Bushey Heath | Neighbourhood | 4,101 | 181 | 44.1 |
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 Bushey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hartspring Lane | 92 |
| On or near Berrygrove Lane | 47 |
| On or near Lea Close | 44 |
| On or near Moat Close | 41 |
| On or near Rossway Drive | 35 |
| On or near The Birches | 30 |
| On or near Falconer Road | 29 |
| On or near Fox Close | 28 |
| On or near Woolmerdine Court | 26 |
| On or near B462 | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bushey 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 | 572 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 512 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 322 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
Bushey has an estimated population of 28,356. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bushey sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bushey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Bushey a safe place to live?
Bushey recorded 64.4 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 Bushey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (322).
Is crime in Bushey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bushey was down 11% on the year before: 1,825 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,042 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bushey?
Bushey is policed by Hertfordshire. 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 Bushey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.