Crime Rate in Ware Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Ware Christchurch, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware Christchurch crime rate of 3.97 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 Christchurch, encompassing approximately 14,109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ware Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 7
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Woodley Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ware Christchurch?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ware Christchurch reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 534 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ware Christchurch witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Ware Christchurch experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 517 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ware Christchurch witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Ware Christchurch has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ware Christchurch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ware Christchurch has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 7th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ware Christchurch crimes were 534. The crime rate of Ware Christchurch in 2024 was 37.85 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ware Christchurch were around 517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.64 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)
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
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
Ware Chadwell22 17176 22225 17
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 Christchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202521
April 202515
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202416
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ware Christchurch in July 2025

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Woodley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bellevue Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cozens Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. East Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. The Bourne (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Princes Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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