Ampthill Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill's August 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its status as one of the safer built-up areas in Central Bedfordshire. The most striking outlier in the data was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes—18 incidents in total. This category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 39% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlights a localised challenge that may reflect the area's social dynamics or community interactions. Violence and sexual offences, though the second most common category (26.3% of total crimes), remained 58% below the UK average, with 10 reported cases. The low rates of property crimes—only 5 in total, compared to 38 overall—suggest that the area's built-up nature and potentially limited commercial activity may contribute to this trend. Seasonal factors, such as the peak holiday month in August, may have influenced the rise in burglary cases, as empty homes and increased tourism could temporarily elevate risks. However, the overall low crime rate and the stark contrast in anti-social behaviour figures indicate that local conditions and community-specific factors play a significant role in shaping Ampthill's crime profile.

August 2023 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with burglary, public order offences, and drug-related incidents each doubling from July's figures. This 100% increase in burglary cases, despite the overall crime rate remaining below the UK average, may partly explain the rise in reported incidents. Violent crimes, however, remained significantly lower than the UK average, with 10 reported cases compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The sharp contrast in anti-social behaviour rates—2.0 per 1,000 in Ampthill versus the UK's 1.4 per 1,000—suggests a localised concentration of such incidents, potentially linked to community-specific dynamics. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3%, indicating a possible reduction in targeted vandalism. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring niche categories, such as drug-related crimes, which saw a 100% increase but remain below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000.

Ampthill's August 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.1% increase from July's 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity for residents. When considering the population of 9,063, this translates to one reported crime for every 239 residents over the course of August—a rate that, while low in absolute terms, highlights the visibility of incidents within a close-knit community. This monthly exposure figure contrasts with the UK average, where 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents are reported annually, but direct comparison is not feasible due to differing data aggregation methods. The population-scaled perspective underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Ampthill, even as local fluctuations occur. These numbers suggest that while the area remains safer than the national average, seasonal or local factors may temporarily influence reporting patterns.