Crime Rates at Sutcliffe Close, Bushey, WD23 3PL

Sutcliffe Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bushey North , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sutcliffe Close (WD23 3PL) in the last 12 months was 65.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.9% higher than the Bushey North average (56.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sutcliffe Close (WD23 3PL), the main crime hotspot is near Farrington Avenue. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.