Crime Rate in Ware Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Ware Christchurch, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware Christchurch crime rate of 2.76 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Ware Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 4
  • A1170 with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ware Christchurch has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Bishop's Stortford Central113 11,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth41 7778 4488 7
Datchworth & Aston30 12696 5516 6
Ware Trinity42 5344 15315 14
Buntingford42 6575 7437 9
Hertford Sele41 8521 9461 8
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys39 9435 12408 12
Hertford Rural South24 15321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 13470 10352 13
Hertford Bengeo37 11457 11430 11
Bishop's Stortford South25 14392 13293 16
Ware St Mary's21 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell17 22176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North15 24318 17219 18
Stanstead Abbots20 17203 19214 19
Thundridge & Standon11 26225 18165 21
Much Hadham19 18133 26123 27
Little Hadham18 19122 2795 28
Great Amwell8 29160 24166 20
Hunsdon17 21179 20158 22
Braughing17 20138 25137 24
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Ware Christchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202416
September 20245
August 202415
July 202416
June 202428
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412

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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. A1170 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bourne Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Hartfield Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Widbury Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bridge Foot (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crib Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Princes Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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