Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM13 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 31 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in February 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 31, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Brentwood has more Vehicle crime (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 31 vs 195 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Brentwood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 195).