Crime Rate in Baldock Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baldock Town

The total recorded crimes in Baldock Town, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baldock Town crime rate of 3.61 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Baldock Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 9
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Baldock Town has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baldock Town)CrimesRank (Baldock Town)CrimesRank (Baldock Town)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
Letchworth South East70 3739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo68 4604 7482 7
Letchworth East34 10668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury40 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace26 14543 8410 9
Chesfield39 8379 13323 13
Royston Heath36 9472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange26 15469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton28 13433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
Royston Meridian29 12268 16216 16
Knebworth23 17305 15310 14
Weston and Sandon24 16225 17210 17
Cadwell15 18156 19168 18
Arbury12 19185 18132 19
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Baldock Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202522
February 202533
January 202515
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202420
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202526
February 202515
January 202521
December 202434
November 202426
October 202439
September 202429
August 202424
July 202435
June 202458
May 202434

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
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 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Baldock Town in May 2025

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

1. Hillcrest (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
4. Nightingale Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Old Musgrove Maltings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hopewell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bowmans Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Ashton'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Templar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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