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 May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware St Mary's crime rate of 2.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ware St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Brambles with total crimes: 3
  • Roman Court with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ware St Mary's has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ware St Mary's)CrimesRank (Ware St Mary's)CrimesRank (Ware St Mary's)
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 Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
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 St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202430
May 202425

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Ware St Mary's in May 2025

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

1. Mill Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Brambles (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Roman Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
4. Richmond Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Cowper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Berkeley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Strawberry Fields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Priory Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Harwoods (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Canons Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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