Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG18 · Central Bedfordshire
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 91 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Biggleswade and Ware recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 92 and 91 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biggleswade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (13), while Ware has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Biggleswade — 91 vs 92 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biggleswade saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Ware had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 92).