Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Dunstable saw somewhat more crime than Ware in April 2026 (101 vs 74 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 74 vs 101 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Other theft while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 101).