Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU4 · Luton
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 91 vs 259 incidents in February 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ware in February 2026 — 259 incidents compared to 91, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 259 incidents. That is 65% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Ware had more Other theft. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 259).