East Herts Rural vs Letchworth and Baldock Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    East Herts Rural Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Letchworth and Baldock Town Hertfordshire Constabulary

      East Herts Rural vs Letchworth and Baldock Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      East Herts Rural
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,241 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Letchworth and Baldock Town
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,358 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      13.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Herts Rural
      B Letchworth and Baldock Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,241
      3,358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,581
      4,024
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Herts Rural
      B Letchworth and Baldock Town
      Violent Crime
      820 ↑0%
      1,275 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      546 ↓10%
      764 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓27%
      245 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↓42%
      92 ↓41%
      Burglary
      115 ↓40%
      90 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↓15%
      252 ↓6%
      Drugs
      87 ↑13%
      74 ↑6%
      Public Order
      90 ↓16%
      172 ↓10%
      Robbery
      8 ↑100%
      20 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓40%
      246 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑0%
      14 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      27 ↑4%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      32 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓4%
      55 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Letchworth and Baldock Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Herts Rural safer than Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      East Herts Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,241 crimes in the last 12 months. Letchworth and Baldock Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,358 crimes. Letchworth and Baldock Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Herts Rural vs Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      East Herts Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Letchworth and Baldock Town shows -16.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      In East Herts Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (820 incidents). In Letchworth and Baldock Town, it is Violent Crime (1,275 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      East Herts Rural recorded 546 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Letchworth and Baldock Town recorded 764. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Herts Rural vs Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      Violent crime in East Herts Rural totalled 820 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,275 in Letchworth and Baldock Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Herts Rural recorded 2,581 crimes (now 2,241, a change of -13.2%). Letchworth and Baldock Town recorded 4,024 crimes previously (now 3,358, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Herts Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Letchworth and Baldock Town has 13.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      East Herts Rural falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Letchworth and Baldock Town is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Herts Rural or Letchworth and Baldock Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Herts Rural and Letchworth and Baldock Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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