Ampthill Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Ampthill's overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 59.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of offences revealed a clear dominance of property-related crimes, which accounted for 38.7% of all reported incidents (12 cases), compared to 19.4% for violent crimes (6 cases). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 75% below the UK average, consistent with Ampthill's character as a largely rural built-up area with limited nightlife and commercial hubs. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: summer months typically see increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour (16.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (19.4%). However, the absence of significant retail or industrial infrastructure suggests that property crimes in Ampthill are more likely driven by local dynamics rather than transient populations. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (56% below UK) and vehicle crime (35% below UK) further reinforce the area's quieter, more residential nature. While the seasonal peak in tourism and festivals may have introduced some volatility, the overall stability in crime rates indicates a community with strong local policing and community engagement mechanisms in place.

July 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 cases) and drugs-related incidents doubling (from 0 to 2). This spike in public order offences, which now constitute nearly a fifth of all crimes, may reflect the impact of summer festivals and increased outdoor gatherings typical of the area. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 60% compared to the previous month, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 15 to 6 cases. This decline aligns with the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), but remains 75% below national levels. Bicycle theft also plummeted by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), a shift that could be linked to the summer holidays reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour (16.1% of total crimes) remained well below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), reinforcing Ampthill's reputation as a relatively low-conflict community. The most significant UK comparison discrepancy lay in public order offences, which were 9% above the national average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting a need for targeted interventions during peak event seasons. These fluctuations highlight the importance of real-time monitoring, as localised spikes in specific categories can emerge even within an otherwise stable crime environment.

Ampthill's crime rate in July 2024 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 13.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 9,063 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 292 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to many urban centres. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the risk profile associated with living in Ampthill. The contrast with the previous month's rate also suggests that local policing efforts or community initiatives may have contributed to the decline, though no specific programmes are mentioned in the data. The daily crime count, while low, remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise their personal safety, especially during the summer months when outdoor activity increases. These figures collectively illustrate that Ampthill's crime environment remains significantly more secure than the UK average, with the most recent data reinforcing a pattern of sustained stability in this relatively rural built-up area.