Crime Rates at The Squirrels, Bushey, WD23 4RT

The Squirrels area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West , and the 87th lowest 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 The Squirrels (WD23 4RT) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Aldenham West average (86.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Squirrels (WD23 4RT), the main crime hotspot is near Pentland Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.