Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford saw somewhat more crime than Haverhill in April 2026 (218 vs 160 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 160 vs 218 incidents. That is 27% 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 Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 218).