Baldock Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,804, Baldock recorded 80 crimes in July 2025, translating to 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 14% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a safer-than-average profile for the area. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (33 cases, 41.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22 cases, 27.5%) and public order offences (7 cases, 8.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of a summer month in a built-up area: schools are out of session, tourism peaks, and outdoor events proliferate. The high proportion of violent crime may partly reflect increased foot traffic in public spaces during festivals or local gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, which is 29% above the UK average for this category, could be linked to the social dynamics of a small town with limited policing resources during peak summer hours. Public order offences, though lower in absolute terms than the UK average, show a sharp 133% increase month-on-month, suggesting a specific incident or event may have contributed to this shift. The relatively low property crime rate (13 total, 16.3% of all crimes) contrasts with the UK average, reflecting the area’s residential character and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres.

July 2025 saw a significant 133.3% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 7 cases. This jump, though still modest in absolute terms, may signal a spike in incidents related to summer festivals or crowded public events. Other crime also doubled month-on-month, from 2 to 4 cases, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), likely due to reduced traffic volumes during school holidays or fewer vehicles parked in residential areas. Drug-related offences dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal patterns in illicit activity or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour remains 29% above the UK average (1.6 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in managing community disturbances. Meanwhile, shoplifting in Baldock was 69% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000), suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial zones. Residents might find the 7.4 crime rate per 1,000 residents useful context when assessing local safety compared to national benchmarks.

Baldock’s July 2025 crime rate (7.4 per 1,000) represents an 18.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.1 per 1,000, marking a sustained decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day in July, a figure that may seem low but aligns with its smaller population size compared to major urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for local residents: in a town of 10,804 people, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is significantly reduced compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Baldock’s relative safety, particularly given the 14% gap between its rate and the UK average. While violent crime remains a concern (accounting for over 40% of all incidents), the broader context of low property crime and targeted reductions in vehicle-related offences suggests a community that is actively managing its crime profile. This comparative advantage may be attributed to the area’s built-up nature, which allows for more effective policing in concentrated residential zones compared to sprawling rural or industrial areas.