Total Crime Rate
48.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Glade area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East , and the 207th lowest 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 The Glade (SG7 6JD) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.5% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Glade (SG7 6JD), 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 | Hill Top | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Dell | — |
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