Crime Rate in Baldock Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baldock Town

The total recorded crimes in Baldock Town, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baldock Town crime rate of 4.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Baldock Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Park Crescent 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 July 2025 the Baldock Town has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baldock Town)CrimesRank (Baldock Town)CrimesRank (Baldock Town)
Hitchin Highbury98 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West72 31,009 2795 2
Letchworth South East52 6739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton69 4742 4638 5
Letchworth East63 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo38 11604 7482 7
Royston Palace52 7543 8410 9
Letchworth Wilbury35 13432 12439 8
Royston Heath45 8472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange43 9469 10395 11
Chesfield39 10379 13323 13
Hitchin Oughton36 12433 11332 12
Knebworth31 14305 15310 14
Hitchin Walsworth21 15340 14277 15
Royston Meridian17 16268 16216 16
Weston and Sandon6 22225 17210 17
Cadwell12 17156 19168 18
Arbury11 19185 18132 19
Ermine11 18134 20107 20
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Baldock Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202523
April 202513
March 202522
February 202533
January 202515
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202519
April 202524
March 202526
February 202515
January 202521
December 202434
November 202426
October 202439
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Baldock Town in July 2025

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

1. Hillcrest (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Penfold Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightingale Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Templar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Chalk Hills (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Mary'S Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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