Crime Rate in Ware Christchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ware Christchurch

The total recorded crimes in Ware Christchurch, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ware Christchurch crime rate of 4.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Ware Christchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Foot with total crimes: 6
  • West Street 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 May 2025 the Ware Christchurch has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)CrimesRank (Ware Christchurch)
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
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 St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
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 Christchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202416
September 20245
August 202415
July 202416
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bridge Foot (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. West Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Hartfield Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crib Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. B1004 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Kiln House Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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