Total Crime Rate
122.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Great Grove area has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North , and the 64th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Great Grove (WD23 3BQ) in the last 12 months was 122.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.6% higher than the Bushey North average (66.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 55.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Great Grove (WD23 3BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Moat Close. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bushey North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Farrington Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hayfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Great Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Great Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Moat Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Moat Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Moat Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fox Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fox Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fox Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moat Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moat Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hayfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fox Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Road | — |
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