Total Crime Rate
72.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coachmans Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East , and the 126th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coachmans Lane (SG7 5BG) in the last 12 months was 72.8 per 1,000 residents and was 158.7% higher than the Baldock East average (28.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coachmans Lane (SG7 5BG), the main crime hotspot is near Bowmans Green. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Baldock East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Sycamores | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lavender Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norton Road | Under investigation |
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