Bushey Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw a concerning upward trend in specific crime categories across Bushey, a built-up area within Hertsmere. While the overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents remains 25.7% below the UK average, the month highlighted significant increases in drug-related offences and public order issues that warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.6% of all reported crimes, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.1%, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributed to these patterns, with late-night gatherings and increased foot traffic potentially amplifying incidents of disorder. The rate of violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2.2) is 15% below the UK average, suggesting that while the area faces specific challenges, it remains relatively safer in this category compared to the national picture. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes and public order offences demands scrutiny, as these trends may indicate emerging issues tied to local demographics or seasonal activities. The breakdown of crime types illustrates a combination of routine patterns and isolated spikes, with property crimes (39 total) and violent crimes (59 total) dominating the landscape. As the nights draw in and social activities shift, residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where alcohol consumption and youth gatherings are common. The data also reveals a stark contrast in performance relative to the UK average, with shoplifting and burglary rates significantly below national levels—84% and 64% lower respectively—highlighting the effectiveness of local policing strategies in certain domains. Nonetheless, the month’s figures serve as a reminder that even in areas with generally lower crime rates, targeted problems can emerge and require proactive management.

September 2025 brought notable shifts in Bushey’s crime profile, with drug-related offences surging by 83.3% compared to August. This increase, from six to eleven incidents, may be linked to the return of university students and the associated social dynamics typical of the freshers' period. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 71.4%, reaching twelve incidents—a significant jump that suggests heightened tensions in public spaces during the transition from summer to autumn. These trends contrast sharply with the 57.1% decline in shoplifting, which fell from seven to three incidents, possibly due to increased police presence or seasonal changes in retail activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary both decreased by 50% and 40% respectively, indicating that targeted initiatives or natural seasonal factors may be influencing these categories. The rise in 'other crime'—which increased by 100% from two to four incidents—presents a more ambiguous challenge, as this category often encompasses a wide range of activities that are difficult to address without more specific data. Residents should be particularly alert to the growing prevalence of drug-related offences, which now account for 7.4% of all reported crimes in the area. This figure is 54% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting that Bushey may be experiencing a localised issue that requires tailored responses. The contrast between the area’s strong performance in reducing property crimes and its struggles with drug-related issues highlights the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, one that balances broad community engagement with specific interventions in high-risk areas.

Bushey’s crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 represents a 6.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.9, indicating a slight improvement in overall safety. However, this downward trend must be contextualised within the local environment, where the daily crime count of approximately five incidents per day—equivalent to one crime for every 182 residents over the course of the month—remains a tangible concern for residents. When compared to the UK average, Bushey continues to perform significantly better, with its overall rate 25.7% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. This gap is most pronounced in categories such as shoplifting and burglary, where the area’s rates are 84% and 64% below the UK average respectively. These disparities suggest that Bushey’s policing strategies and community initiatives may be particularly effective in preventing theft-related crimes. However, the area’s performance in drug-related offences—where it is 54% above the UK average—reveals a vulnerability that requires targeted attention. The monthly exposure figure of one crime per 182 residents, while relatively low, still translates to a meaningful risk for individuals living in the area, particularly in contexts where crime is concentrated in specific locations or demographics. The comparison with the previous month also highlights the volatility of crime trends, as the 6.3% reduction in the overall rate masks significant variations in individual categories. This underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and the need for residents to remain informed about local conditions, even as the area continues to outperform the UK average in several key areas.