Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 22, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Danbury has more Burglary (2). 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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 22 vs 195 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Danbury 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 Danbury had more Burglary. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 195).