Bishops Stortford vs Impington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bishops Stortford

CM23 · Hertfordshire

195

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting27

Impington

CB4 · Cambridgeshire

369

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Shoplifting64
  • Anti-social behaviour56

Bishops Stortford has less crime — 195 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Impington recorded notably higher crime than Bishops Stortford in February 2026 — 369 vs 195 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Impington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bishops Stortford recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 195 vs 369 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bishops Stortford recorded 78 incidents of this type vs 97 in Impington. Overall, Bishops Stortford had fewer total crimes (195 vs 369).

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