Crime Rate in Baldock Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baldock Town

The total recorded crimes in Baldock Town, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baldock Town crime rate of 4.17 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 Town, encompassing approximately 17,984 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Baldock Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Farriers Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Baldock Town?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Baldock Town reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 907 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Baldock Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Baldock Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 728 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Baldock Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Baldock Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Baldock Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Baldock Town has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 4th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Baldock Town crimes were 907. The crime rate of Baldock Town in 2024 was 50.43 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baldock Town were around 728 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.48 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 3 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
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 East5 2371 2350 24

Baldock Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202515
January 202521
December 202434
November 202426
October 202439
September 202429
August 202424
July 202435
June 202458
May 202434
April 202422

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202533
January 202515
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202420
June 202426
May 202418
April 202421

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 202413
April 20244

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Baldock Town in March 2025

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

1. Park Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Farriers Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Ashton'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Hillcrest (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Old Musgrove Maltings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Mary'S Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Holroyd Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Page Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Penfold Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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