Total Crime Rate
79.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ware Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hoddesdon North , and the 111th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
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 Ware Road (SG13 7PF) in the last 12 months was 79.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.3% higher than the Hoddesdon North average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ware Road (SG13 7PF), the main crime hotspot is near Ware Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ware Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ware Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ware Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ware Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A1170 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A1170 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ware Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beyers Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beechfield | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christian Close | Under investigation |
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