Hertfordshire

Is Bishops Stortford CM23 safe?

Covering wards: Bishop's Stortford Central, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys, Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford North, Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor, Bishop's Stortford All Saints, Stort Valley, Bishop's Stortford South, Little Hadham & The Pelhams, Bishop's Stortford Parsonage, Stansted North, Stansted South & Birchanger

Thinking about moving to Bishops Stortford CM23? Police recorded 198 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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February 2026 — CM23 area

Official UK Police data

198 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 79
Anti-social behaviour 35
Shoplifting 27
▲ Above the national average

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Stortford CM23 safe to live in?

Bishops Stortford CM23 recorded 198 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 79 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Bishops Stortford CM23?

In February 2026, the top crime types in Bishops Stortford CM23 were: Violence & sexual offences (79), Anti-social behaviour (35), and Shoplifting (27). These accounted for 71% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Bishops Stortford CM23 compare to the national average?

Bishops Stortford CM23 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.

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