Crime Rate in Ware Chadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware Chadwell

The total recorded crimes in Ware Chadwell, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware Chadwell crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ware Chadwell, encompassing approximately 4,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ware Chadwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Amwell End with total crimes: 5
  • Broadmeads with total crimes: 3
  • Crane Mead with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ware Chadwell?

To understand the safety of Ware Chadwell, we need to analyze Ware Chadwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ware Chadwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 176 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ware Chadwell recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Ware Chadwell had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 225 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ware Chadwell recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Ware Chadwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ware Chadwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ware Chadwell has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 20th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ware Chadwell crimes were 176. The crime rate of Ware Chadwell in 2024 was 43.29 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ware Chadwell were around 225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.34 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
Bishop's Stortford All Saints41 9624 6555 4
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Ware Chadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ware Chadwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ware Chadwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Amwell End (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Broadmeads (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crane Mead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Viaduct Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ware (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
6. Grange Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Red House Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Railway View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Myddleton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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