Baldock Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Baldock, the crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 translates to a daily risk of encountering one crime for every 150 people over the course of the month. This figure is 18.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, positioning the built-up area within North Hertfordshire as one of the safer regions in the country. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (41.7% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and other theft (13.9%). These patterns align with the area's suburban character, where violence and anti-social behaviour often occur in public spaces, while shoplifting and theft reflect the presence of retail hubs. June, as the start of the summer season, may have influenced these trends through increased foot traffic in local businesses and public areas. However, the relatively low rate of property crimes (23 incidents) compared to the UK average suggests that Baldock's built-up area may have effective community policing or environmental design features that deter burglary and vehicle crime. The slight increase in drug-related offences, though limited to one incident, may indicate emerging local challenges that require continued monitoring.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to one incident, a 100% increase. This spike, while small in absolute terms, highlights potential changes in local drug dynamics or reporting practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 26.3% compared to May, a drop that may reflect the impact of targeted community interventions or seasonal factors. Shoplifting also rose by 100%, from two to four incidents, a trend that contrasts with the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000) and suggests local retail areas may be experiencing specific pressures. Violent crimes, however, remained stable at 30 incidents, consistent with the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). The area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Baldock's suburban character and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

Baldock's crime rate in June 2024 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) marks a 15.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a rate that remains significantly below the UK average when scaled to Baldock's population. This pattern aligns with the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though local factors such as community policing efforts and seasonal activity levels may contribute to this trend. The shift from May to June also coincides with the start of summer, a period typically associated with increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby rural areas, which may indirectly influence crime dynamics in Baldock through changes in local foot traffic or economic activity.