Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Ware in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 74, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ware is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 74 vs 600 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 600).