Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Roman Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Baldock East , and the 137th 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 Roman Lane (SG7 6PN) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 19.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Roman Lane (SG7 6PN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Penfold Close (6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downlands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
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