Bishops Stortford vs Newport — 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

Newport

CB11 · Essex

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1

Newport has less crime — 7 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bishops Stortford recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 7, a 27.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (27), while Newport has more Drugs (1) and Other theft (1). 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 Newport safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 7 vs 195 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Newport had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 195).

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