Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bishops Stortford has less crime — 195 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood saw somewhat more crime than Bishops Stortford in February 2026 (227 vs 195 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Brentwood has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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, Bishops Stortford recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 195 vs 227 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Brentwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Brentwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bishops Stortford recorded fewer total crimes (195 vs 227).