Bushey Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bushey’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend in the area’s historically lower crime profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.2%) and vehicle crime (9.5%). These patterns align with Bushey’s character as a semi-rural built-up area within Hertsmere, where proximity to urban centres may drive certain offences while lower population density limits others. January’s post-holiday period likely contributed to reduced retail footfall, potentially dampening shoplifting and theft from the person rates, though this was not reflected in the data. Vehicle crime saw a 20% decrease from December, linked to colder weather reducing outdoor activity. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains 12% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors such as lower youth populations. The breakdown also reveals sharp contrasts in crime type performance: shoplifting fell 52% below the UK average, while burglary and criminal damage were 67% and 18% above, respectively. These discrepancies may stem from local infrastructure—such as open spaces increasing burglary risks or commercial zones driving property crime—though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Overall, Bushey’s crime profile illustrates a balance between urban and rural influences, with targeted interventions likely contributing to its below-average rates.

January 2025 saw stark shifts in Bushey’s crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 600% compared to December, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This anomaly may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in enforcement patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 20%, declining from 20 to 16, possibly due to colder weather reducing vehicle-related theft. The area’s violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to Bushey’s lower population density and community-focused policing. However, burglary and criminal damage rates were 67% and 18% above the UK average, respectively, indicating persistent challenges in these categories. For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting—now at 0.3 per 1,000—suggests heightened vigilance in retail areas during January. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 8% below the UK average, linked to effective local initiatives or demographic factors. The data also reveals a 52% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, a contrast that may reflect Bushey’s limited commercial zones or higher levels of surveillance. These fluctuations highlight the need for tailored strategies to address specific crime types while maintaining the area’s overall safety.

Bushey’s January 2025 crime rate (6.2 per 1,000) marked an 18.2% increase from December’s 5.3 per 1,000.7% below the UK average. This monthly rise underscores the volatility of crime statistics, even in areas with generally low rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day in January, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextualised by Bushey’s population of 27,141. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but not drastically so. This metric suggests that while crime is present, it is not pervasive, aligning with Bushey’s semi-rural character. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that violent crime, though 12% below the UK average, remains the dominant category, affecting 35.5% of all reported incidents. This balance between violent and property crime may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where proximity to urban centres increases exposure to certain offences. Residents should note that while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like burglary and criminal damage require continued attention. The 18.2% monthly increase, though significant, must be viewed in context: it is a short-term fluctuation rather than a long-term trend, and does not negate Bushey’s historical position as a safer area compared to the national average.