Bishops Stortford vs Great Shelford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bishops Stortford

CM23 · Hertfordshire

218

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Shoplifting35

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Shoplifting31

Great Shelford has less crime — 183 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bishops Stortford saw somewhat more crime than Great Shelford in April 2026 (218 vs 183 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bishops Stortford records significantly more (72 vs 42 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Stortford or Great Shelford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 183 vs 218 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Bishops Stortford is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bishops Stortford and Great Shelford?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 42 in Great Shelford. Overall, Great Shelford had fewer total crimes (183 vs 218).

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