Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Ware saw somewhat more crime than Dunstable in February 2026 (91 vs 67 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunstable sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Ware has more 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, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 67 vs 91 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunstable saw higher rates of Burglary while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 91).