Bushey Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a striking anomaly in Bushey's crime profile, with drugs-related offences surging by 212.5% compared to November, the most dramatic shift in the month. This unexpected rise, against a backdrop of generally low crime rates, contrasts with the UK average and highlights a potential new challenge for local authorities. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents remained 17.1% below the national average, a figure that aligns with Bushey's status as a built-up area within Hertsmere, where community cohesion and infrastructure likely contribute to lower rates. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix (31.9% of total incidents), though they were 30% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s relatively stable social environment. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose 8% above the UK average, possibly linked to the festive season’s impact on public spaces and increased social interactions. The seasonal context—dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and Christmas shopping—may have influenced patterns, though the drugs surge suggests a distinct factor at play, such as increased illicit activity during the festive period. This data, while showing Bushey as safer than the UK average, underscores the need for vigilance in addressing emerging trends.

The most dramatic shift in December 2025 was the 212.5% increase in drugs-related crimes, rising from eight to 25 incidents. This surge, while not unprecedented, contrasts sharply with the 82% drop in shoplifting and the 100% decline in bicycle theft, both of which fell below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (31.9% of total crimes), though they were 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, rose 8% above the UK average, a trend consistent with the seasonal context of dark evenings and holiday gatherings. Residents may find the 5.8 per 1,000 crime rate reassuring, though the drugs increase signals a need for targeted interventions in local hotspots.

Bushey's crime rate in December 2025 rose 12.0% from 5.2 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents compared to November, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining 17.1% below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged five reported incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of local policing efforts. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, while seemingly low, underscores the importance of maintaining consistent community engagement to prevent even minor increases in crime. The population-scaled perspective—27,141 residents in total—emphasises that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, though localised spikes in specific categories warrant closer attention.