Crime Rate in Baldock East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baldock East

The total recorded crimes in Baldock East, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baldock East crime rate of 0.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Baldock East, encompassing approximately 6,672 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Baldock East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Arbury Place with total crimes: 2
  • Merchants Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Aleyn Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Baldock East?

To understand the safety of Baldock East, we need to analyze Baldock East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Baldock East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 71 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baldock East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Baldock East had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 50 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Baldock East recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Baldock East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Baldock East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Baldock East has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 0.75 ranking 23th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Baldock East crimes were 71. The crime rate of Baldock East in 2024 was 10.64 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baldock East were around 50 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.49 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)
Hitchin Highbury77 31,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South East86 1739 5668 4
Letchworth South West79 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town75 4907 3728 3
Hitchin Bearton50 6742 4638 5
Letchworth East56 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo33 10604 7482 7
Letchworth Wilbury37 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace37 8543 8410 9
Royston Heath27 14472 9406 10
Weston and Sandon33 9225 17210 17
Letchworth Grange28 13469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton21 16433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth29 11340 14277 15
Chesfield29 12379 13323 13
Knebworth25 15305 15310 14
Royston Meridian17 17268 16216 16
Cadwell13 19156 19168 18
Arbury14 18185 18132 19
Ermine12 20134 20107 20
Codicote6 2295 2297 21
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Baldock East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Baldock East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Baldock East postcode area is presented below.

1. Arbury Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Merchants Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Aleyn Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. California (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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