Crime in Ware Trinity: statistics, rates and trends
311 crimes were recorded in Ware Trinity in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ware Trinity at a glance
- Crime trends in Ware Trinity
- Types of crime in Ware Trinity
- Ware Trinity compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ware Trinity
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ware Trinity
- Demographics of Ware Trinity
- Questions about crime in Ware Trinity
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), anti-social behaviour (60), criminal damage and arson (18) and vehicle crime (18) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ware Trinity | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 311 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,511 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ware Trinity of any year here (311 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 311 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 391 | 70.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 316 | 57.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 325 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 355 | 64.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 363 | 65.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 67.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 374 | 67.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (29% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 27.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ware Trinity; the highest is Hertford Castle (149.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hertford Heath & Brickendon (46.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ware Trinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +63% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -13% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 802 | 81.7 | +45% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 334 | 57.4 | +2% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 167 | 46.6 | -17% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 573 | 58.9 | +4% |
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +165% |
| Hertford Sele | 417 | 64.6 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Ware Trinity over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lady Margaret Gardens” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lady Margaret Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Cundalls Road | 30 |
| On or near Fanhams Road | 22 |
| On or near Popis Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Queens Road | 16 |
| On or near Beazley Close | 15 |
| On or near Lime Close | 15 |
| On or near Goldstone Close | 12 |
| On or near King George Road | 12 |
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 9 |
Of the 251 crimes in Ware Trinity with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 54.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Ware Trinity has an estimated population of 5,511 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ware Trinity average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ware Trinity | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ware Trinity a safe place to live?
Ware Trinity recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ware Trinity?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Ware Trinity going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ware Trinity was down 20% on the year before: 311 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 391 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ware Trinity?
About 5,511 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ware Trinity?
Ware Trinity is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.