Total Crime Rate
61.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Widbury Hill area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory , and the 163rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Widbury Hill (SG12 7QE) in the last 12 months was 61.9 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% lower than the Ware Priory average (83.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Widbury Hill (SG12 7QE), the main crime hotspot is near Widbury Hill, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Widbury Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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