Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM15 · Essex
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 34 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 34, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (44) and Shoplifting (35), while Brentwood has more Vehicle crime (8) and Drugs (3). Bishops Stortford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Brentwood is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 34 vs 218 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Brentwood had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 218).