Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG6 · Hertfordshire
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Hitchin recorded substantially more crime than Ware in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 74, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hitchin sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Hitchin sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ware is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Hitchin — 74 vs 211 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hitchin saw higher rates of Other theft while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 211).