Crime Rate in Ware St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in Ware St Mary's, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware St Mary's crime rate of 1.80 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 St Mary's, encompassing approximately 11,682 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ware St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolleston Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cowper Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gladstone Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ware St Mary's?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ware St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 391 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ware St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ware St Mary's had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 308 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ware St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ware St Mary's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ware St Mary's has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 16th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ware St Mary's crimes were 391. The crime rate of Ware St Mary's in 2024 was 33.47 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ware St Mary's were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.36 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 15 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
Ware Christchurch39 10534 8517 5
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 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 St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202430
May 202425
April 20247

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ware St Mary's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ware St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Rolleston Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Cowper Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Quincey Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Rendlesham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Trapstyle Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Priory Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harriss Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lower Bourne Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Croft Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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