Berkhamsted and Tring vs Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Berkhamsted and Tring Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Berkhamsted and Tring vs Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Berkhamsted and Tring
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,839 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,201 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      7.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berkhamsted and Tring
      B Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,839
      3,201
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,077
      4,003
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↓20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      7.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berkhamsted and Tring
      B Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      Violent Crime
      539 ↓15%
      1,175 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      422 ↑0%
      742 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      124 ↓16%
      217 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓42%
      161 ↓35%
      Burglary
      110 ↓23%
      109 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑4%
      199 ↓19%
      Drugs
      35 ↑35%
      93 ↑39%
      Public Order
      82 ↑19%
      145 ↓21%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      27 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      150 ↓11%
      210 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓24%
      28 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑63%
      27 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      18 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓23%
      50 ↓34%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berkhamsted and Tring safer than Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      Berkhamsted and Tring has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,839 crimes in the last 12 months. Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,201 crimes. Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berkhamsted and Tring vs Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      Berkhamsted and Tring shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth shows -20% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      In Berkhamsted and Tring, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 incidents). In Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, it is Violent Crime (1,175 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      Berkhamsted and Tring recorded 422 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth recorded 742. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Berkhamsted and Tring vs Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      Violent crime in Berkhamsted and Tring totalled 539 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,175 in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berkhamsted and Tring recorded 2,077 crimes (now 1,839, a change of -11.5%). Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth recorded 4,003 crimes previously (now 3,201, -20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Berkhamsted and Tring has a resolution rate of 0% and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth has 7.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      Berkhamsted and Tring falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Berkhamsted and Tring or Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berkhamsted and Tring and Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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