Bushey Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Residents of Bushey may want to be aware of a troubling trend in September 2023, as anti-social behaviour surged by over 120%, becoming the most prevalent crime category in the area. With a total of 171 crimes reported, the built-up area recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now accounting for 28.7% of all crimes—raises concerns about community safety. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 34% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s seasonal context: the return to school and university freshers events, which often coincide with increased public gatherings and social activity. The second most common category, violence and sexual offences (46 cases), is 38% below the UK average, a reflection of Bushey’s relatively low levels of violent crime despite its urban character. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 107.1% to 29 incidents, a figure 83% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in local security measures. These trends highlight the combination of seasonal dynamics and local crime patterns, with the area’s overall safety profile remaining strong compared to national benchmarks.

September 2023 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, surging by 122.7% to 49 incidents, the highest category in the month. This increase may partly explain the overall 46.2% jump in the crime rate compared to August. Other theft also rose sharply by 107.1%, reaching 29 cases, a figure 83% above the UK average. These trends contrast with declines in shoplifting and burglary, which fell by 50% and 57.1% respectively, though the latter remains 69% below the UK average. The category of drugs saw a 100% increase, doubling to two incidents, a rate that is 50% above the national average. Residents should be particularly alert to the surge in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 28.7% of all crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average for the same category. This spike aligns with seasonal factors such as back-to-school transitions and university freshers events, which may contribute to increased disorder in public spaces.

Bushey's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 46.2% increase from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This shift places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 159 residents, a figure that reflects both the scale of incidents and the community’s relative safety compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a localised metric that highlights the concentration of activity in specific pockets of Bushey. While the overall rate remains 21.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise underscores a need for vigilance, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and other theft have surged. The population context further illustrates that, despite the increase, the area’s crime burden is still lower than the national average, though localised spikes demand attention from residents and authorities alike.