Crime in Ware St Mary's: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Ware St Mary's in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ware St Mary's at a glance
- Crime trends in Ware St Mary's
- Types of crime in Ware St Mary's
- Ware St Mary's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ware St Mary's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ware St Mary's
- Population and deprivation in Ware St Mary's
- Questions about crime in Ware St Mary's
- About this data
321 crimes were recorded in Ware St Mary's in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ware St Mary's has the 3,134th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ware St Mary's | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 321 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,777 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ware St Mary's was highest in the year to July 2019 (440 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (284). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 321 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 333 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 411 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 333 | 49.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 284 | 41.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 307 | 45.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 56.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 440 | 64.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 381 | 56.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ware St Mary's 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 14.5 | 0.42 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +89% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +87% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -43% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +11% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +100% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ware St Mary's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ware St Mary's recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ware St Mary's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ware St Mary's recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ware St Mary's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ware St Mary's recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ware St Mary's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ware St Mary's recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ware St Mary's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ware St Mary's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ware St Mary's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ware St Mary's recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ware St Mary's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ware St Mary's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ware St Mary's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ware St Mary's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ware St Mary's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ware St Mary's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ware St Mary's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ware St Mary's recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ware St Mary's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ware St Mary's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ware St Mary's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ware St Mary's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ware St Mary's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ware St Mary's 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ware St Mary's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ware St Mary's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ware St Mary's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Priory | 702 | 89.7 | +89% |
| Ware Trinity | 302 | 54.8 | +16% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 811 | 82.6 | +74% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 602 | 61.9 | +31% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 177 | 49.4 | +4% |
| Hertford Castle | 734 | 147.6 | +212% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 340 | 58.4 | +23% |
| Hertford Sele | 443 | 68.7 | +45% |
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 St Mary's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roman Court | 59 |
| On or near Mill Close | 32 |
| On or near Priory Street | 24 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 16 |
| On or near Cowper Close | 15 |
| On or near Berkeley Close | 12 |
| On or near Wadesmill Road | 10 |
| On or near Canons Road | 8 |
| On or near Kingsway | 7 |
| On or near Page Hill | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ware St Mary's 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 | 99 | 30.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ware St Mary's has an estimated population of 6,777. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ware St Mary's sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ware St Mary's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Ware St Mary's a safe place to live?
Ware St Mary's recorded 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 St Mary's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Ware St Mary's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ware St Mary's was down 4% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 333 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ware St Mary's?
Ware St Mary's 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 St Mary's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.