Bushey Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Bushey’s crime profile showed a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a pattern that may reflect the area’s character as a mixed residential and commercial district within Hertsmere. With 61 property crimes recorded against 41 violent crimes, the 18.7% gap between these categories suggests a local environment where theft, vehicle crime, and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent than personal violence. This balance aligns with the area’s likely mix of suburban housing, retail spaces, and commuter infrastructure, which can drive property-focused crime while offering fewer opportunities for violent encounters compared to densely populated urban centres. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.2% reduction from the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with Bushey’s lower population density and potentially stronger community policing efforts. Seasonal factors may have also played a role: as June marks the start of summer, the longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in local shops and public areas could have contributed to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and theft. However, the relatively low levels of violent crime—particularly the 48% gap between Bushey’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.9 per 1,000)—suggest that the area’s demographics and geography may reduce exposure to more severe criminal activity. This contrast with the UK average highlights Bushey’s position as a relatively safe built-up area, though the higher-than-average rates of other theft (18% above UK) and vehicle crime (35% above UK) indicate specific vulnerabilities that warrant further analysis.

June 2025 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 266.7% (from 3 to 11 incidents) and robbery more than doubling (from 2 to 6 cases). These increases, while modest in absolute terms, signal a shift in the local crime mix that may reflect the start of summer and associated changes in public behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 6 to 3 cases), possibly due to heightened policing during peak retail hours or seasonal adjustments in consumer activity. The property-to-violent crime ratio (61:41) remained a defining feature of the month, with property crimes accounting for 38.4% of total incidents—nearly double the share of violent crimes. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger proportion of reported incidents. Bushey’s rate of other theft (0.6 per 1,000) was 18% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s retail presence and commuter traffic. Meanwhile, the 82% gap between Bushey’s robbery rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) suggests a localised risk factor that could be tied to specific venues or transportation hubs. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in public order offences: with 11 incidents reported, this category now accounts for 6.9% of total crimes, a figure that may influence community safety perceptions.

Bushey’s crime rate in June 2025 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) represented a 13.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, a decline that, while modest, aligns with the seasonal transition into summer. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, when contextualised within the local population of 27,141 residents, translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 171 residents. This ratio, while lower than the UK average (which is not provided for daily or monthly exposure), underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Bushey compared to the national picture. The previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000 highlights a consistent downward trend in recent months, though the June figures still fall well below the UK average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Bushey’s rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000). However, the 35% gap between Bushey’s vehicle crime rate (0.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) indicates a specific vulnerability that may be linked to the area’s commuter infrastructure. For residents, the monthly exposure statistic offers a tangible way to gauge risk: over the course of June, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was approximately 0.58%—a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average.