Crime in Bishop's Stortford North: statistics, rates and trends
1,305 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford North in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishop's Stortford North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Stortford North
- Types of crime in Bishop's Stortford North
- Bishop's Stortford North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Stortford North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Stortford North
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Stortford North
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford North
- About this data
1,305 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford North in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 423 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishop's Stortford North has the 800th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford North | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,305 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.1 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,687 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford North was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,305 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (862). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 1,305 | 122.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,158 | 108.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,180 | 110.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,138 | 106.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,147 | 107.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 969 | 90.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,045 | 97.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,058 | 99.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 862 | 80.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford North 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+61%) and other theft (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-36%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 39.6 | 1.16 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 261 | 24.4 | 1.59 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 18.8 | 2.27 | +61% |
| Other theft | 95 | 8.9 | 1.39 | +27% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -3% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.3 | 1.22 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -33% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.6 | 1.09 | +23% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.8 | 1.05 | -10% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.25 | +125% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.36 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.77 | -27% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Stortford North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Stortford North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Stortford North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Stortford North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Stortford North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Stortford North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Stortford North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Stortford North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Stortford North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishop's Stortford North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Stortford North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 18 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 125% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Stortford North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishop's Stortford North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Stortford North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Stortford North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishop's Stortford North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Stortford North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Stortford North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 670 | 102.2 | -16% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 302 | 36.8 | -70% |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 522 | 98.5 | -19% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 374 | 51.3 | -58% |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 324 | 51.0 | -58% |
| Much Hadham | 145 | 47.8 | -61% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 557 | 58.2 | -52% |
| Braughing & Standon | 251 | 41.2 | -66% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 165 |
| On or near Riverside Walk | 96 |
| On or near Hadham Grove | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 67 |
| On or near The Causeway | 61 |
| On or near Riverside | 57 |
| On or near Barrett Lane | 56 |
| On or near The George Courtyard | 46 |
| On or near Westwood Place | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Stortford North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 456 | 34.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 261 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bishop's Stortford North has an estimated population of 10,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Stortford North sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Bishop's Stortford North a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford North recorded 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (261).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford North was up 13% on the year before: 1,305 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,158 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford North?
Bishop's Stortford North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.