Crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
- About this data
522 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishop's Stortford All Saints has the 1,279th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford All Saints | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 522 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.5 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,302 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints was highest in the year to July 2026 (522 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (235). Over the whole period it rose 111%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 522 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 490 | 92.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 398 | 75.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 309 | 58.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 290 | 54.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 235 | 44.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 257 | 48.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 247 | 46.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 247 | 46.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, robbery, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 41.3 | 1.21 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 25.5 | 1.66 | +12% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.3 | 0.79 | +56% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +67% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -42% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.5 | 0.75 | +225% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.3 | 1.60 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishop's Stortford All Saints, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Stortford All Saints.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Stortford All Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 670 | 102.2 | +4% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 374 | 51.3 | -48% |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 324 | 51.0 | -48% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,305 | 122.1 | +24% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 302 | 36.8 | -63% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 557 | 58.2 | -41% |
| Much Hadham | 145 | 47.8 | -51% |
| Braughing & Standon | 251 | 41.2 | -58% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bishop's Stortford All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Dyde Close | 65 |
| On or near Haymeads Lane | 64 |
| On or near Swan Court | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Dane Street | 25 |
| On or near Archer Place | 18 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 17 |
| On or near Cavell Drive | 16 |
| On or near South Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Stortford All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 25.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Bishop's Stortford All Saints has an estimated population of 5,302. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Stortford All Saints sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford All Saints |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Bishop's Stortford All Saints a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford All Saints recorded 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints was up 7% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford All Saints?
Bishop's Stortford All Saints is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bishop's Stortford All Saints. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.