Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ware recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 13, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maulden sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Ware has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 13 vs 74 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maulden saw higher rates of Drugs while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 74).