Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded notably higher crime than Ware in April 2026 — 179 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 74 vs 179 incidents. That is 59% 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 179).