Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU2 · Luton
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 91 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded notably higher crime than Ware in February 2026 — 222 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Ware has more Other theft (9). Luton 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 February 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 91 vs 222 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 222).