Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 45 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ware recorded notably higher crime than Melbourn in April 2026 — 74 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melbourn sees higher rates of Other theft (4), 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, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Ware — 45 vs 74 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melbourn saw higher rates of Other theft while Ware had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 74).