Ampthill Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill's crime profile in May 2024 remained markedly safer than the UK average, with a total rate of 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—67.9% below the national figure of 8.4. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, comprising 41.7% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a small built-up area, where limited commercial activity and compact residential zones may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely influenced the rise in outdoor-related incidents. The area's low population density and minimal high-traffic zones appear to contribute to its consistently low crime rates, particularly in categories like burglary and vehicle crime. While the overall rate showed a 9.1% increase from April, this remains within a narrow range, reflecting the stability of Ampthill's crime picture. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences (61% below average) further underscores the area's relative safety, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effective in deterring such crimes. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas likely limits opportunities for theft and public order offences, contributing to the area's low crime rates across multiple categories.

Vehicle crime saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising 200% from one incident in April to three in May. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary and bicycle theft, contrasts with a 25% decline in anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.7% of all crimes, yet they remained 61% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The UK comparison for vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) highlights Ampthill's performance as 36% below the national rate, suggesting effective local measures or fewer high-risk vehicle concentrations. For residents, the daily crime rate of one incident per day provides a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and bank holidays—may partly explain the increase in vehicle-related crimes, as more outdoor activity could lead to greater exposure of parked vehicles.

Ampthill's crime rate in May 2024 rose 9.1% from April's 2.4 per 1,000 to 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported crime per day across the 31-day period, a manageable frequency for a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 378 residents, illustrating a low monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's overall safety profile. When scaled to the local population of 9,063, this equates to a crime rate significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The relatively low population density and compact nature of the built-up area likely contribute to this disparity, with limited public spaces and fewer high-traffic zones reducing opportunities for certain crimes. While the increase from April is notable, it remains within a narrow range, suggesting stability in the broader crime picture.