Crime Rate in Ware Chadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware Chadwell

The total recorded crimes in Ware Chadwell, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware Chadwell crime rate of 5.41 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ware Chadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadmeads with total crimes: 5
  • Wickhams Wharf with total crimes: 2
  • Gilpin Mews with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Ware Chadwell has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)CrimesRank (Ware Chadwell)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle93 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads65 51,091 3665 3
Datchworth & Aston72 3696 5516 6
Bishop's Stortford All Saints47 9624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth43 10778 4488 7
Buntingford65 4575 7437 9
Ware Christchurch56 7534 8517 5
Hertford Bengeo62 6457 11430 11
Hertford Sele42 12521 9461 8
Ware St Mary's52 8391 14308 15
Hertford Rural South42 11321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead27 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys37 13435 12408 12
Bishop's Stortford South24 16392 13293 16
Ware Trinity32 14344 15315 14
Hertford Rural North21 19318 17219 18
Thundridge & Standon16 22225 18165 21
Great Amwell22 18160 24166 20
Stanstead Abbots14 26203 19214 19
Hunsdon15 24179 20158 22
Hertford Heath18 20165 23134 25
Mundens and Cottered10 27177 21143 23
Much Hadham16 21133 26123 27
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Ware Chadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ware Chadwell in July 2025

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

1. Broadmeads (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
2. Wickhams Wharf (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Gilpin Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. College Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Reed Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grange Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Gilpin Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Presdales Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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