Crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor: statistics, rates and trends
302 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- Types of crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- Population and deprivation in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- Questions about crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
- About this data
302 crimes were recorded in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 82 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor has the 3,558th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 302 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,205 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor was highest in the year to July 2021 (376 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (270). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 302 | 36.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 270 | 32.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 355 | 43.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 333 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 36.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 376 | 45.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 306 | 37.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 334 | 40.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 317 | 38.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+49%) and other theft (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 10.0 | 0.65 | +49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 9.6 | 0.28 | +5% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +14% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.6 | 0.24 | +18% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.1 | 0.16 | -44% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -60% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor 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.
Theft from the person in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 670 | 102.2 | +178% |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 324 | 51.0 | +39% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,305 | 122.1 | +232% |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 522 | 98.5 | +167% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 374 | 51.3 | +39% |
| Much Hadham | 145 | 47.8 | +30% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 557 | 58.2 | +58% |
| Braughing & Standon | 251 | 41.2 | +12% |
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 Thorley Manor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Thresher Close | 18 |
| On or near Penningtons | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Furriers Close | 12 |
| On or near Piggotts Way | 12 |
| On or near The Barons | 12 |
| On or near Brewers Close | 10 |
| On or near Ellenborough Close | 8 |
| On or near Wentworth Drive | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor 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 | 112 | 37.1% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor has an estimated population of 8,205. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor a safe place to live?
Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor recorded 36.8 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 Thorley Manor?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (79).
Is crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor was up 12% on the year before: 302 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 270 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor?
Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor 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 Thorley Manor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.