Total Crime Rate
81.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026High Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bushey North , and the 114th highest crime rate of 317 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 High Street (WD23 3HL) in the last 12 months was 81.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% higher than the Bushey North average (56.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (WD23 3HL), the main crime hotspot is near Falconer Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bushey St James| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Falconer Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Falconer Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bournehall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Park Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Rudolph Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Cow Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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