Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford saw somewhat more crime than Ware in April 2026 (89 vs 74 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), 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 Hertford — 74 vs 89 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 89).