Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LU4 · Luton
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Luton recorded substantially more crime than Ware in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 74, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Luton sees higher rates of Drugs (21), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (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 April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Luton — 74 vs 271 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Luton saw higher rates of Drugs while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 271).