Ware Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ware's crime rate in January 2025 was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity for a built-up area in East Hertfordshire, though the breakdown of crimes reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes, with 32 incidents recorded. This category's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 was 36% below the UK average, a gap that may be explained by the area's character as a commuter-oriented town with lower population density than major urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, making up 20.3% of all crimes.8 per 1,000 was 18% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributed to the lower levels of shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. However, the data also shows that certain categories, like public order offences and other theft, were 35% and 39% below the UK average respectively, suggesting a broader pattern of lower incidence in these areas. This may be consistent with Ware's status as a relatively quiet commuter town, where crime prevention efforts and community engagement could play a role in maintaining lower rates. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between violent crime and property-related offences, with the latter accounting for 21.5% of all incidents (17 out of 79). While this rate is lower than the UK average for property crimes, the exact reasons for this discrepancy, though factors like local policing strategies and socio-economic conditions may be relevant. The month's crime picture, therefore, presents a mix of stability and subtle shifts, with the seasonal context of January likely influencing several categories.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 400% increase in 'other crime', rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, saw a dramatic surge that may reflect shifts in reporting patterns or evolving criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), a steep decline consistent with the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity typical of January. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes.6 per 1,000 was 36% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour also showed a notable 18% gap below the UK average, despite being the second most common crime type locally. The spike in 'other crime' and the drop in shoplifting highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in these fluctuations. Residents may find the 400% increase in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it represents the largest single category change in the report.

Ware's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This modest decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter days may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. Daily, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that the number of crimes remains proportionally small relative to Ware's size. The slight month-on-month decrease suggests stability in the local crime picture, though specific category fluctuations warrant closer examination. For residents, the 1-in-251 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of how crime is distributed across the population.