Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth vs Rickmansworth and District

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Rickmansworth and District Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth vs Rickmansworth and District Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,201 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      7.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Rickmansworth and District
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,238 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      B Rickmansworth and District
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,201
      2,238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,003
      2,745
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20%
      ↓18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.4%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth
      B Rickmansworth and District
      Violent Crime
      1,175 ↓10%
      803 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      742 ↓27%
      431 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓19%
      201 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      161 ↓35%
      115 ↓35%
      Burglary
      109 ↓30%
      103 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↓19%
      131 ↓32%
      Drugs
      93 ↑39%
      54 ↓11%
      Public Order
      145 ↓21%
      130 ↓15%
      Robbery
      27 ↓18%
      18 ↓53%
      Shoplifting
      210 ↓30%
      173 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓42%
      15 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓40%
      10 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓10%
      13 ↓7%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓34%
      41 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rickmansworth and District is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth safer than Rickmansworth and District?

      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,201 crimes in the last 12 months. Rickmansworth and District has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,238 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth vs Rickmansworth and District?

      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rickmansworth and District shows -18.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District?

      In Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,175 incidents). In Rickmansworth and District, it is Violent Crime (803 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District?

      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth recorded 742 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rickmansworth and District recorded 431. 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 Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth vs Rickmansworth and District?

      Violent crime in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth totalled 1,175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 803 in Rickmansworth and District. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth recorded 4,003 crimes (now 3,201, a change of -20%). Rickmansworth and District recorded 2,745 crimes previously (now 2,238, -18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District?

      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. Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth has a resolution rate of 7.4% and Rickmansworth and District has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District?

      Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Rickmansworth and District 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 Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth and Rickmansworth and District?

      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 Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth or Rickmansworth and District on a crime map?

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

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