Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
76
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 76 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Ware saw somewhat more crime than Hertford in February 2026 (91 vs 76 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), 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 — 76 vs 91 incidents. That is 16% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 91).