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Crime in Bushey

Bushey had 915 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 8 Hertsmere areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Hertsmere area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

WD23, Hertsmere · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bushey

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95crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 8Hertsmere rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common306 in 3 months

Month by month

266 Mar 282 Apr 342 May 266 Jun 346 Jul 303 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bushey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30633%
anti-social behaviour18620%
shoplifting13014%
criminal damage576%
vehicle crime475%
public order475%
theft465%
burglary263%

Bushey against Hertsmere

TypeBushey per 1,000Middle Hertsmere areaChange
Violence31.835.8▲ 4%
Burglary2.72.7▲ 24%
Vehicle crime4.94.9▼ 2%
Anti-social behaviour19.324.4▲ 23%
Theft and robbery9.29▲ 19%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carpenders Park139.3▼ 14%
Watford133.5▲ 17%
Bushey95▲ 3%
Merry Hill83.90%
Watford Heath68.7▼ 10%
Bushey Heath65.7▼ 7%
South Oxhey63.8▼ 2%
See every Hertsmere area ranked on the crime in Hertsmere page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bushey a safe area?

Bushey had about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 8 Hertsmere areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bushey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (306), followed by anti-social behaviour (186) and shoplifting (130).