Total Crime Rate
133.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Marys Way area has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East , and the 40th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Marys Way (SG7 6HY) in the last 12 months was 133.9 per 1,000 residents and was 376.1% higher than the Baldock East average (28.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 53.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Marys Way (SG7 6HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Mary'S Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Leas (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Baldock East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Top | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Dell | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Under investigation |
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