Crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage: statistics, rates and trends
374 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- Types of crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- Bishop's Stortford Parsonage compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- About this data
374 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishop's Stortford Parsonage has the 2,970th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 374 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,284 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage was highest in the year to July 2018 (491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (360). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 374 | 51.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 383 | 52.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 422 | 57.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 408 | 56.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 403 | 55.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 396 | 54.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 360 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 461 | 63.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 491 | 67.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage 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. The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 12.8 | 0.83 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.7 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +16% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +133% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 0.47 | -43% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.07 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.33 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishop's Stortford Parsonage, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Stortford Parsonage.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Stortford Parsonage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 522 | 98.5 | +92% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,305 | 122.1 | +138% |
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 670 | 102.2 | +99% |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 324 | 51.0 | -1% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 302 | 36.8 | -28% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 557 | 58.2 | +13% |
| Much Hadham | 145 | 47.8 | -7% |
| Braughing & Standon | 251 | 41.2 | -20% |
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 Parsonage over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plaw Hatch Close | 69 |
| On or near Boyd Close | 20 |
| On or near Birchwood Mews | 17 |
| On or near Heron Court | 15 |
| On or near Alconbury | 14 |
| On or near Gatwick Close | 14 |
| On or near Wayletts Drive | 12 |
| On or near Cannons Close | 11 |
| On or near Kingfisher Way | 11 |
| On or near The Bourne | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage 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 | 101 | 27.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Bishop's Stortford Parsonage has an estimated population of 7,284. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford Parsonage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Bishop's Stortford Parsonage a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford Parsonage recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Parsonage?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage was down 2% on the year before: 374 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 383 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford Parsonage?
Bishop's Stortford Parsonage 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 Parsonage. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.