The total recorded crimes in Baldock East, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baldock East crime rate of 0.30 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.
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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.
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.
In May 2025 the Baldock East has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.30 ranking 24th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Baldock East) | Crimes | Rank (Baldock East) | Crimes | Rank (Baldock East) | |
| Hitchin Highbury | 75 | 1 | 1,298 | 1 | 1,039 | 1 |
| Letchworth South West | 74 | 2 | 1,009 | 2 | 795 | 2 |
| Baldock Town | 65 | 5 | 907 | 3 | 728 | 3 |
| Letchworth South East | 70 | 3 | 739 | 5 | 668 | 4 |
| Hitchin Bearton | 56 | 6 | 742 | 4 | 638 | 5 |
| Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 68 | 4 | 604 | 7 | 482 | 7 |
| Letchworth East | 34 | 10 | 668 | 6 | 577 | 6 |
| Letchworth Wilbury | 40 | 7 | 432 | 12 | 439 | 8 |
| Royston Palace | 26 | 14 | 543 | 8 | 410 | 9 |
| Chesfield | 39 | 8 | 379 | 13 | 323 | 13 |
| Royston Heath | 36 | 9 | 472 | 9 | 406 | 10 |
| Letchworth Grange | 26 | 15 | 469 | 10 | 395 | 11 |
| Hitchin Oughton | 28 | 13 | 433 | 11 | 332 | 12 |
| Hitchin Walsworth | 32 | 11 | 340 | 14 | 277 | 15 |
| Royston Meridian | 29 | 12 | 268 | 16 | 216 | 16 |
| Knebworth | 23 | 17 | 305 | 15 | 310 | 14 |
| Weston and Sandon | 24 | 16 | 225 | 17 | 210 | 17 |
| Cadwell | 15 | 18 | 156 | 19 | 168 | 18 |
| Arbury | 12 | 19 | 185 | 18 | 132 | 19 |
| Ermine | 12 | 21 | 134 | 20 | 107 | 20 |
| Codicote | 12 | 20 | 95 | 22 | 97 | 21 |
| Hitchin Priory | 9 | 22 | 116 | 21 | 94 | 22 |
| Kimpton | 8 | 23 | 53 | 24 | 65 | 23 |
In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Baldock East postcode area is presented below.