Total Crime Rate
62.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sutcliffe Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North , and the 157th highest crime rate of 315 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 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 4.7% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sutcliffe Close (WD23 3PL), the main crime hotspot is near Farrington Avenue. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 12 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Mostyn Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Farrington Avenue | Under investigation |
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