Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG12 · Hertfordshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ware has less crime — 74 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford saw somewhat more crime than Ware in April 2026 (105 vs 74 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shefford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Shoplifting (15), while Ware has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ware recorded fewer crimes than Shefford — 74 vs 105 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Ware is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shefford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Ware had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ware recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 105).