Bishop's Stortford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Stortford's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This marks a continuation of a trend seen in recent months, though the rate remained stable compared to the previous month. The town's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.9%, reflecting ongoing challenges in managing public conduct in communal spaces. Other theft, including shoplifting and burglary, contributed 8.9% of the total. Seasonal factors in November, such as the transition from autumn to winter, likely influenced these patterns. The timing of events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday may have temporarily shifted crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic in retail areas potentially contributing to higher theft rates. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts may be effective. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary compared to national averages could also indicate a lower risk of targeted property crimes in this built-up area. While long-term trends, the consistency of the town's performance below the UK average offers a baseline for future comparisons.

November 2025 saw a 3.8% decrease in Bishop's Stortford's overall crime rate compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued decline from earlier in the year. The most significant changes were in specific categories: robbery and bicycle theft both doubled, with robbery rising from one to two incidents and bicycle theft increasing from zero to two. This could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the increased visibility of cyclists during darker evenings or the impact of Bonfire Night on local activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined sharply—anti-social behaviour fell by 31.6% to 54 incidents, and public order offences dropped by 50% to seven. These reductions may be linked to heightened police presence or community initiatives during the month. The rate of violence and sexual offences remained 14% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 13% above the national average. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, with some categories performing significantly better than others. For residents, the 1-in-171 residents figure for monthly crime exposure provides a tangible context for understanding the likelihood of being affected by crime in Bishop's Stortford.

Bishop's Stortford's crime rate in November 2025 (5.9 per 1,000) marked a slight improvement from the previous month's rate of 6.1, indicating a small but measurable shift toward a safer environment. Over the course of the month, this translated to approximately nine crimes reported each day, a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical norms, remains significantly lower than the UK average. The monthly exposure metric—1 reported crime for every 171 residents—offers a clear snapshot of the risk profile for local residents. This rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK's broader context, where the average resident faces a higher likelihood of encountering crime. Bishop's Stortford's population of 44,015 means that the impact of each crime is distributed across a relatively large community, potentially diluting the sense of urgency or concern that might accompany higher density areas. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and public order offences may also reflect the effectiveness of local policing strategies, such as targeted patrols during peak hours or community engagement efforts aimed at reducing disruptive activity. While these trends are encouraging, they must be viewed alongside the continued prevalence of violence and sexual offences, which remain the largest single category of crime in the area. This suggests that while the town is generally safer than the UK average, focused interventions may still be needed to address persistent issues in specific crime types.