Ware vs Watford Outer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Ware Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Watford Outer Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Ware vs Watford Outer Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ware
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,404 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Watford Outer
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      4,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ware
      B Watford Outer
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,404
      4,176
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,281
      3,527
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↑18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.1%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ware
      B Watford Outer
      Violent Crime
      520 ↑20%
      1,530 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↑11%
      876 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑33%
      282 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓22%
      210 ↓20%
      Burglary
      49 ↑2%
      134 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓36%
      268 ↑5%
      Drugs
      62 ↑114%
      158 ↑63%
      Public Order
      86 ↓5%
      269 ↑50%
      Robbery
      17 ↑6%
      43 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↑33%
      202 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓33%
      49 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑180%
      61 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      37 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓47%
      57 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Ware safer than Watford Outer?

      Ware has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,404 crimes in the last 12 months. Watford Outer has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,176 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ware vs Watford Outer?

      Ware shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watford Outer shows +18.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ware and Watford Outer?

      In Ware, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (520 incidents). In Watford Outer, it is Violent Crime (1,530 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ware and Watford Outer?

      Ware recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watford Outer recorded 876. 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 Ware vs Watford Outer?

      Violent crime in Ware totalled 520 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,530 in Watford Outer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ware and Watford Outer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ware recorded 1,281 crimes (now 1,404, a change of +9.6%). Watford Outer recorded 3,527 crimes previously (now 4,176, +18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ware and Watford Outer?

      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. Ware has a resolution rate of 12.1% and Watford Outer has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ware and Watford Outer?

      Ware falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Watford Outer 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 Ware and Watford Outer?

      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 Ware or Watford Outer on a crime map?

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

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