Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ware recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 27, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ickleford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), 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, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 27 vs 74 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ickleford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 74).