Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1LW

Orchard Close area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 105th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Orchard Close (WD23 1LW) in the last 12 months was 45.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% lower than the Aldenham West average (86.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (WD23 1LW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Howton Place, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rutherford Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.