Bushey Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Bushey, the risk of encountering crime in October 2024 translates to one reported incident for every 136 people over the course of the month. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 — 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 — reflects a generally safer environment than the national trend. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, remain 36% below the UK average, possibly due to Bushey’s relatively stable community dynamics or effective local policing. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, is 24% above the UK average, which may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and social interactions in public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 155% above the UK average, a stark contrast that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings in October and increased traffic around the area’s commuter routes. This spike aligns with the broader seasonal context: as clocks go back and Halloween approaches, the combination of reduced daylight and festive events may heighten opportunities for certain crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting — at 0.2 per 1,000 — is 72% below the UK average, reflecting Bushey’s retail profile or the effectiveness of local security measures. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as crime rates are not uniform across categories and are shaped by both local characteristics and broader seasonal influences.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes (+350%), burglary (+233%), and vehicle crime (+200%) compared to September. These spikes contrast with decreases in other areas, such as a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' and a 38.7% decline in other theft. Vehicle crime, now at 1.2 per 1,000 — 155% above the UK average — may reflect seasonal factors like darker evenings and increased traffic, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) remain 36% below the UK average, suggesting Bushey’s community policing or demographics may mitigate such crimes. A resident might find the 155% above UK average for vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it indicates a significant local vulnerability that could be addressed through targeted initiatives like improved street lighting or CCTV coverage.

Bushey’s crime rate in October 2024 rose 22% compared to September, reaching 7.3 per 1,000 residents — a local figure that translates to roughly six crimes reported per day. This increase, though notable, remains 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. When scaled to the population of 27,141, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents. This figure, while seemingly low, highlights the uneven distribution of risk: for instance, vehicle crime — which rose 200% month-on-month — is 155% above the UK average. Such disparities suggest localized factors, such as commuter traffic patterns or seasonal shifts in vehicle usage, may amplify certain crime types. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the continuous presence of criminal activity, requiring residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high traffic or during darker evenings. This comparison illustrates that while Bushey remains safer than the UK average overall, targeted vigilance in specific areas may be necessary to address rising trends.