Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ridgeway area has the 27th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory , and the 206th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ridgeway (SG12 0RT) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% lower than the Ware Priory average (83.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridgeway (SG12 0RT), the main crime hotspot is near Berkeley Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Berkeley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wadesmill Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canons Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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