Crime in Bishop's Stortford South: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford South in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishop's Stortford South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Stortford South
- Types of crime in Bishop's Stortford South
- Bishop's Stortford South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Stortford South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Stortford South
- Demographics of Bishop's Stortford South
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (125), anti-social behaviour (91) and vehicle crime (22) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,926th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford South | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 333 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,354 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford South of any year here (333 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 333 | 52.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 271 | 42.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 39.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 181 | 28.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 149 | 23.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 161 | 25.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 177 | 27.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 33.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and vehicle crime (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 91 and violence and sexual offences rose from 108 to 125.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishop's Stortford South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 700 | 106.7 | +104% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 305 | 37.2 | -29% |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 512 | 96.6 | +84% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,347 | 126.0 | +140% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 358 | 49.1 | -6% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 556 | 58.1 | +11% |
| Much Hadham | 144 | 47.4 | -9% |
| Braughing & Standon | 249 | 40.9 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hawthorn Rise” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawthorn Rise | 47 |
| On or near Rectory Close | 43 |
| On or near Whittington Way | 41 |
| On or near Thorley Street | 37 |
| On or near Obrey Way | 15 |
| On or near Thornbera Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Burley Road | 10 |
| On or near Thorley Lane | 9 |
| On or near Walnut Drive | 9 |
| On or near Mulberry Court | 8 |
Of the 242 crimes in Bishop's Stortford South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bishop's Stortford South has an estimated population of 6,354 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishop's Stortford South average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishop's Stortford South a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford South recorded 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,926th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bishop's Stortford South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford South was up 23% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 271 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishop's Stortford South?
About 6,354 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford South?
Bishop's Stortford South 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.