Total Crime Rate
78.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
33.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ivel Way area has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East , and the 108th highest crime rate of 414 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 Ivel Way (SG7 6LP) in the last 12 months was 78.7 per 1,000 residents and was 229.9% higher than the Baldock East average (23.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ivel Way (SG7 6LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ivel Way, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beechridge Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Baldock West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Page Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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