Bushey Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bushey’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with property-related offences dominating the landscape. The area recorded 183 crimes, yielding a rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents—18.3% below the UK average of 8.2. This comparative advantage is most pronounced in violent crime, where the rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (25.1% of all crimes) is 38% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. However, property crime remains a persistent concern, with other theft (1.3 per 1,000) 124% above the UK average, suggesting a localised risk that may stem from the area’s suburban retail and residential mix. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer—likely influenced these patterns, as longer days and increased foot traffic in local amenities may deter violent crime while creating opportunities for property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) also show divergent trends, with the latter rising sharply to 31% above the UK average. These fluctuations may reflect the influence of youth activity during school holidays or the impact of targeted policing efforts. Overall, Bushey’s crime picture in June illustrates a balance between relative safety in violent crime and heightened vulnerability in property categories, a dynamic that aligns with the area’s character as a built-up suburb within a commuter belt.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising 90.9% (11 to 21). These increases contrast with sharp declines in shoplifting (-66.7%) and public order offences (-46.2%), suggesting seasonal shifts in criminal activity. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with property-related offences (83 total) accounting for 45.3% of all crimes, compared to 25.1% for violent crimes. This disparity may reflect Bushey’s suburban nature, where property crimes are more prevalent than in urban centres. Other theft in Bushey (1.3 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 124%, indicating a localised vulnerability that warrants attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it highlights a new risk in an area typically characterised by lower violent crime rates.

Bushey's crime rate in June 2024 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) fell slightly from 6.9 per 1,000 in May, marking a 2.2% monthly decline. This small reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the summer months, where increased daylight hours and community activity may contribute to lower crime rates. Locally, this translates to approximately six reported crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with recent months despite fluctuations in specific categories. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a ratio that places Bushey well below the UK average for monthly exposure. This statistic, when contextualised against the built-up area’s population of 27,141, suggests that the area’s residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The comparison underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the influence of Bushey’s suburban character, where higher population density may foster greater community vigilance and reporting rates.