Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ware recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 11, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Public order (2), 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 11 vs 74 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Henlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Henlow saw higher rates of Public order while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 74).