Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 173 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford saw somewhat more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 (218 vs 173 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (44), while Brentwood has more Vehicle crime (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 173 vs 218 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Bishops Stortford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Brentwood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 218).