Crime Rate in Ampthill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ampthill

The total recorded crimes in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ampthill crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ampthill, encompassing approximately 13,670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ampthill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sandy Acres with total crimes: 4
  • John Crosse Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Arms Yard with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ampthill?

To understand the safety of Ampthill, we need to analyze Ampthill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ampthill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 663 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ampthill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ampthill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 661 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ampthill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Ampthill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ampthill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ampthill has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 14th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ampthill crimes were 663. The crime rate of Ampthill in 2024 was 48.50 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ampthill were around 661 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.35 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)
Leighton Buzzard South163 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy102 31,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall96 41,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield107 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North94 51,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields87 61,245 4916 7
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North72 8944 8958 6
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
Toddington72 9853 11834 10
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine69 11869 10594 15
Flitwick71 10838 13805 11
Caddington69 12747 14619 14
Linslade26 25479 22518 16
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead23 26404 24435 19
Heath and Reach33 21484 21392 24
Aspley and Woburn32 22250 26228 26
Northill31 23392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay12 30191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes12 29248 27137 31
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Ampthill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202514
December 202424
November 202420
October 202416
September 202424
August 202423
July 202411
June 202440
May 202417
April 202417

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ampthill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ampthill postcode area is presented below.

1. Sandy Acres (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. John Crosse Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kings Arms Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cleavers Edge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cherrytree Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Warren Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lyme Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shefford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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