Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 91 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded notably higher crime than Ware in February 2026 — 154 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Ware has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 91 vs 154 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 154).