Crime Rate in Ampthill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ampthill

The total recorded crimes in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ampthill crime rate of 5.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Ampthill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Acres with total crimes: 8
  • Moor Pond Piece with total crimes: 6
  • Lyme Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ampthill has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.05 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ampthill)CrimesRank (Ampthill)CrimesRank (Ampthill)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
Shefford77 91,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North75 11944 8958 6
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine85 7869 10594 15
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
Potton42 19521 18400 21
Parkside44 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead33 23404 24435 19
Dunstable-Watling41 20502 20396 23
Heath and Reach35 22484 21392 24
Northill26 26392 25275 25
Silsoe and Shillington30 25212 29156 29
Aspley and Woburn26 27250 26228 26
Barton-le-Clay18 28191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 30248 27137 31
Eaton Bray18 29223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield14 31161 31151 30

Ampthill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20254
May 202517
April 202513
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202528
May 202527
April 202514
March 202527
February 202522
January 202514
December 202424
November 202420
October 202416
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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

High Crime Locations Ampthill in July 2025

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

1. Sandy Acres (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Moor Pond Piece (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lyme Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barkers Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Gardeners Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Baker Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandhill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dearmans Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
9. Copperwheat Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Peppermint End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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