Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded notably higher crime than Ware in April 2026 — 155 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leighton-Linslade sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 74 vs 155 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leighton-Linslade saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 155).