Crime Rate in Ampthill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ampthill

The total recorded crimes in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ampthill crime rate of 4.90 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Ampthill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peppermint End with total crimes: 4
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Acres 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 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 May 2025 the Ampthill has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 4.90 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ampthill)CrimesRank (Ampthill)CrimesRank (Ampthill)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Arlesey69 10839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Northill23 26392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Ampthill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Peppermint End (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Sandy Acres (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Arthur Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Moor Pond Piece (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Poppy Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Magpies (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Becketts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wingfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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