Crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints: statistics, rates and trends
512 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford All Saints in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- Types of crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- Bishop's Stortford All Saints compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- Demographics of Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (206), anti-social behaviour (139) and public order (31) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,326th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford All Saints | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 512 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.6 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,302 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints of any year here (512 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 114%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 512 | 96.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 91.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 417 | 78.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 311 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 288 | 54.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 245 | 46.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 245 | 46.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 265 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 239 | 45.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (55% below) and other theft (36% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 119 to 139, while vehicle crime fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 38.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 26.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishop's Stortford All Saints; the highest is Bishop's Stortford North (126.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor (37.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Stortford All Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 700 | 106.7 | +11% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 358 | 49.1 | -49% |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 333 | 52.4 | -46% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,347 | 126.0 | +31% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 305 | 37.2 | -62% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 556 | 58.1 | -40% |
| Much Hadham | 144 | 47.4 | -51% |
| Braughing & Standon | 249 | 40.9 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford All Saints over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Haymeads Lane” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haymeads Lane | 65 |
| On or near John Dyde Close | 58 |
| On or near Swan Court | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Dane Street | 24 |
| On or near Archer Place | 19 |
| On or near South Street | 18 |
| On or near Cavell Drive | 17 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 17 |
Of the 373 crimes in Bishop's Stortford All Saints with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 139 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Bishop's Stortford All Saints has an estimated population of 5,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishop's Stortford All Saints average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford All Saints | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishop's Stortford All Saints a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,326th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints was up 5% on the year before: 512 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishop's Stortford All Saints?
About 5,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford All Saints?
Bishop's Stortford All Saints is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.