Bushey Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Bushey during March 2025 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.3% of all incidents. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up 2.7 per 1,000 (8% below Bushey’s 2.5 per 1,000). The area’s crime profile suggests a higher prevalence of interpersonal conflicts compared to national trends, possibly influenced by local demographics or community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour (17.9% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (13.7%) further shape the local landscape, with the latter far exceeding the UK average by 156%. This anomaly may be linked to Bushey’s built-up character, where commuter traffic and residential parking could contribute to vehicle-related offences. Seasonal factors also play a role: as March marks the transition to spring, longer evenings and clock changes may extend social interactions into later hours, increasing opportunities for violence and anti-social behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting—a typically urban issue—fell to just 0.5 per 1,000, 100% below the UK average, due to enhanced retail security or reduced foot traffic during this period. The overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 remains 10.3% below the UK average, indicating a generally safer environment than the national norm. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and weapons possession highlights areas for targeted intervention. This balance of crime types illustrates a community grappling with persistent issues while maintaining a lower overall risk profile than many similar urban areas.

March 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 136.4% (11 to 26 incidents). This jump, far exceeding the UK average by 156%, may reflect increased traffic congestion or events drawing more vehicles to the area. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%, jumping from zero to five incidents—a figure 186% above the UK average. This anomaly, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging local issues requiring targeted intervention. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 54.5%, from 22 to 34 incidents, suggesting heightened community tensions or seasonal factors. Shoplifting plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one incident—a 100% deficit compared to the UK average. This decline might indicate effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the transition to spring. The balance of crime types reveals a mix of persistent issues (violence) and emerging concerns (vehicle crime), underscoring the need for nuanced policing strategies.

Bushey’s crime rate in March 2025 rose 28.4% compared to February’s 5.5 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This increase aligns with the transition to spring, when longer evenings and clock changes may influence activity patterns. Locally, 6 crimes were reported daily on average, equating to roughly one crime for every 143 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in daily routines or population density. The area’s crime rate remains 10.3% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national-level crime. However, the sharp rise from the previous month suggests potential shifts in local dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during seasonal events or changes in policing focus. When contextualised against Hertsmere’s broader built-up area, Bushey’s figures reflect a balance between urban pressures and community resilience.