Crime in Ware Priory: statistics, rates and trends
702 crimes were recorded in Ware Priory in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ware Priory at a glance
- Crime trends in Ware Priory
- Types of crime in Ware Priory
- Ware Priory compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ware Priory
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ware Priory
- Population and deprivation in Ware Priory
- Questions about crime in Ware Priory
- About this data
702 crimes were recorded in Ware Priory in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ware Priory has the 1,506th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ware Priory | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 702 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.7 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,827 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ware Priory was highest in the year to July 2019 (848 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (600). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 702 | 89.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 600 | 76.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 634 | 81.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 645 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 622 | 79.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 688 | 87.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 716 | 91.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 848 | 108.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 749 | 95.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ware Priory over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, drugs.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-17%) and shoplifting (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 34.2 | 1.00 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 21.3 | 1.39 | +11% |
| Drugs | 40 | 5.1 | 1.56 | +208% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +19% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -17% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.4 | 0.98 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.4 | 0.42 | -10% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.4 | 1.04 | +38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.92 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ware Priory
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ware Priory recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ware Priory
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ware Priory recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ware Priory
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ware Priory recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 208% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ware Priory
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ware Priory recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ware Priory
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ware Priory recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ware Priory
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ware Priory recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ware Priory
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ware Priory recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ware Priory
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ware Priory recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ware Priory
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ware Priory recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ware Priory
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ware Priory recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ware Priory
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ware Priory recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ware Priory
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ware Priory recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ware Priory
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ware Priory recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ware Priory
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ware Priory recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ware Priory, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ware Priory.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ware Priory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Trinity | 302 | 54.8 | -39% |
| Ware St Mary's | 321 | 47.4 | -47% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 811 | 82.6 | -8% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 340 | 58.4 | -35% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 177 | 49.4 | -45% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 602 | 61.9 | -31% |
| Hertford Castle | 734 | 147.6 | +65% |
| Hertford Sele | 443 | 68.7 | -23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ware Priory over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Bridge Foot | 41 |
| On or near East Street | 27 |
| On or near West Street | 25 |
| On or near Church Street | 23 |
| On or near College Close | 21 |
| On or near Crane Mead | 20 |
| On or near Burgage Lane | 19 |
| On or near Grange Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Coddington Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ware Priory over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 25.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 167 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Ware Priory has an estimated population of 7,827. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ware Priory sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ware Priory |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Ware Priory a safe place to live?
Ware Priory recorded 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ware Priory?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Ware Priory going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ware Priory was up 17% on the year before: 702 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 600 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ware Priory?
Ware Priory is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ware Priory. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.