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Crime in Bushey

Recorded crime in Bushey is 0.7 times the Hertsmere average and 0.6 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 3%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Bushey: about 21,423 residents in 21 neighbourhoods.

Safety
7/10Low crime
Living
7.4/10Good
5-year change
+3%more crimes
vs the council
0.7×the Hertsmere average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Hertsmere 012F: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 012D: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 012B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 012E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 012A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 013F: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeWatford 012C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 012C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeHertsmere 008B: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeWatford 012A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 013E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 013C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 013B: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeThree Rivers 010D: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeThree Rivers 010C: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeWatford 012D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeHertsmere 008D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 013D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeWatford 009D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeWatford 012B: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeHertsmere 008C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Bushey.

Crime over 5 years

Up 3% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Bushey, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 1,070 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20221,070Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 919 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 2023919Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 904 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 2024904Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,064 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,064Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,104 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,104

What is recorded

Crime severity: 0.7× the Hertsmere average (0.6× the England and Wales average). 46 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 59% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 18% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 6% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 17 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.6
Burglary3.5
Violence and sexual offences18.3
Drugs1.4
Possession of weapons0.6
Other crime0.9
Other theft4.4
Theft from the person0.4
Vehicle crime6.1
Criminal damage and arson5.3
Public order3.2
Bicycle theft0.8
Shoplifting1.0

Postcode districts in Bushey

Nearby towns

Council: Hertsmere

Questions about crime in Bushey

Is Bushey a safe place to live?
Bushey scores 7 out of 10 for safety (low crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 0.7 times the Hertsmere average.
Is crime going up or down in Bushey?
Up 3% over 5 years, from 1,070 recorded crimes a year to 1,104.
What is the most common crime in Bushey?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 18 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Bushey compare with Hertsmere?
Crime severity in Bushey is 0.7 times the Hertsmere average.