Hemel Hempstead East vs Ware

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hemel Hempstead East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ware Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Hemel Hempstead East vs Ware Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,554 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      23% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ware
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,404 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead East
      B Ware
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,554
      1,404
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,756
      1,281
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23%
      12.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead East
      B Ware
      Violent Crime
      1,276 ↑0%
      520 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      789 ↓3%
      315 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      202 ↑12%
      93 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      195 ↓34%
      69 ↓22%
      Burglary
      120 ↓25%
      49 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓18%
      69 ↓36%
      Drugs
      90 ↑36%
      62 ↑114%
      Public Order
      179 ↑5%
      86 ↓5%
      Robbery
      42 ↓25%
      17 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      318 ↓13%
      73 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓5%
      8 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      14 ↑180%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑10%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      75 ↑14%
      20 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hemel Hempstead East is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hemel Hempstead East safer than Ware?

      Hemel Hempstead East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,554 crimes in the last 12 months. Ware has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,404 crimes. Hemel Hempstead East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hemel Hempstead East vs Ware?

      Hemel Hempstead East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ware shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hemel Hempstead East and Ware?

      In Hemel Hempstead East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,276 incidents). In Ware, it is Violent Crime (520 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hemel Hempstead East and Ware?

      Hemel Hempstead East recorded 789 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ware recorded 315. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hemel Hempstead East vs Ware?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead East totalled 1,276 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 520 in Ware. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hemel Hempstead East and Ware in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemel Hempstead East recorded 3,756 crimes (now 3,554, a change of -5.4%). Ware recorded 1,281 crimes previously (now 1,404, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hemel Hempstead East and Ware?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hemel Hempstead East has a resolution rate of 23% and Ware has 12.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hemel Hempstead East and Ware?

      Hemel Hempstead East falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Ware is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hemel Hempstead East and Ware?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hemel Hempstead East or Ware on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hemel Hempstead East and Ware. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.