Bishops Stortford vs Stow cum Quy — 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

Stow cum Quy

CB5 · Cambridgeshire

283

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Shoplifting47
  • Anti-social behaviour46

Bishops Stortford has less crime — 218 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stow cum Quy saw somewhat more crime than Bishops Stortford in April 2026 (283 vs 218 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Stortford or Stow cum Quy safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bishops Stortford recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 218 vs 283 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Stow cum Quy is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bishops Stortford and Stow cum Quy?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 86 in Stow cum Quy. Overall, Bishops Stortford had fewer total crimes (218 vs 283).

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