Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 85 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford and Ware recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 85 and 91 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), 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, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 85 vs 91 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 91).