Baldock Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Baldock's crime rate in September 2025 remained 13.5% below the UK average at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in the built-up area. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.1% of all reported crimes — 36% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 24.6% of incidents, while shoplifting and other theft accounted for the remaining 20.4%. This distribution suggests a unique local context, with violent crime rates higher than the UK average despite the overall rate being lower. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school periods and university freshers' week — may contribute to the spike in shoplifting, which more than doubled from zero to eight cases compared to August. However, the area's relatively low property crime rate, with shoplifting and other theft collectively making up less than a quarter of all crimes, contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share. This divergence could be attributed to Baldock's character as a commuter-focused town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where violent crime may be more concentrated than in other parts of the country. The data also shows that public order offences, at 2.9% of all crimes, are 63% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's generally orderly community dynamics despite the rise in violent crime.

September saw a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting, with 8 incidents reported compared to none in August. This surge may partly explain the 8.6% rise in violence and sexual offences, which reached 38 cases — 36% above the UK average for that category. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 19% to 17 cases, suggesting a possible seasonal shift as the area transitioned from summer to autumn. Other theft, meanwhile, dropped by 33.3% to 4 cases, a reduction that contrasts with the 20% below UK average for this category. The local picture reveals a notable divergence from national trends, with violent crimes significantly outpacing the UK average while property crimes remain lower. For residents, the 100% spike in shoplifting — particularly around university freshers' week — may indicate a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas during this period. This contrast between rising violent crime and falling property crime highlights a shifting balance in the area's crime profile.

Baldock's overall crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 7.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.9 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the autumn transition, though the pace of reduction has varied across crime categories. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of 2 reported crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the local security landscape without overemphasising isolated incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 157 residents, a metric that provides a monthly snapshot of exposure rather than a daily frequency. This rate is slightly lower than the 1-in-133 residents figure recorded in August, reflecting a modest but consistent downward shift in the area's crime profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes remains low, the distribution across categories has shifted, with violent crimes increasing slightly and property-related offences decreasing. This balance suggests a combination of seasonal factors and community dynamics from the available data.