Stevenage North vs Ware

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Stevenage North Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ware Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Stevenage North vs Ware Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Stevenage North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,957 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      20.9% 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 Stevenage North
      B Ware
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,957
      1,404
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,355
      1,281
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.9%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.9%
      12.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stevenage North
      B Ware
      Violent Crime
      1,667 ↑21%
      520 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      657 ↓6%
      315 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      298 ↑16%
      93 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      183 ↑76%
      69 ↓22%
      Burglary
      82 ↓4%
      49 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      295 ↑27%
      69 ↓36%
      Drugs
      130 ↑73%
      62 ↑114%
      Public Order
      285 ↑45%
      86 ↓5%
      Robbery
      23 ↑77%
      17 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      179 ↑5%
      73 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↑21%
      8 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑44%
      14 ↑180%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑11%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑2%
      20 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ware is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stevenage North safer than Ware?

      Stevenage North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,957 crimes in the last 12 months. Ware has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,404 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stevenage North vs Ware?

      Stevenage North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Stevenage North and Ware?

      In Stevenage North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,667 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 Stevenage North and Ware?

      Stevenage North recorded 657 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 Stevenage North vs Ware?

      Violent crime in Stevenage North totalled 1,667 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 Stevenage North and Ware in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stevenage North recorded 3,355 crimes (now 3,957, a change of +17.9%). Ware recorded 1,281 crimes previously (now 1,404, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stevenage North 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. Stevenage North has a resolution rate of 20.9% and Ware has 12.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stevenage North and Ware?

      Stevenage North 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 Stevenage North 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 Stevenage North or Ware on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stevenage North 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.