Ampthill Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ampthill, 3.8 crimes were reported in November 2024—a figure 50% below the UK average of 7.6. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 crime for every 9,063 residents, or roughly one in 267 people encountering a reported incident over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 32.4% of total), followed by public order offences (7 incidents, 20.6%) and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 14.7%). While violence and sexual offences were 53% below the UK average, public order offences stood 57% above the national benchmark, highlighting a stark contrast in local patterns. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these trends: Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have heightened public order tensions, while shorter daylight hours could have influenced the types of incidents reported. The relatively low overall crime rate aligns with Ampthill’s character as a small built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may naturally suppress certain crime types. However, the sharp rise in public order offences suggests a need for targeted local interventions, particularly during events that draw larger crowds or disrupt routine patterns. The balance between property and violent crimes also reflects a mixed landscape, with property crimes (22% of total) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (22%)—a dynamic that may be influenced by Ampthill’s specific demographics and infrastructure.

November saw a 250% month-on-month surge in public order offences, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 150% increase in other theft (from 2 to 5), contrasts sharply with a 40% drop in vehicle crime (from 5 to 3). The 3.8 crime rate—50% below the UK average—was driven by violence and sexual offences, which were 53% below the national benchmark but decreased by 15.4% compared to October’s 13 incidents. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 66.7% (from 3 to 5), though it remained 46% below the UK average. Public order offences—now 57% above the UK average—highlight a localised challenge, possibly linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night. For residents, the 3.8 rate means a 1-in-267 chance of a reported crime occurring monthly, a figure that underscores Ampthill’s relatively low-risk profile despite the recent spikes in specific categories. The mix of crime types also reveals a balance between property and violent offences, with no single category dominating the landscape—a pattern that may reflect the area’s mixed land use and community dynamics.

Ampthill’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.0% increase from October’s 3.6, reflecting minor fluctuations in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance during peak times. When scaled to the population, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 267 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be nearly double. The previous month’s rate of 3.6 suggests a stable trend, with the 3.0% rise likely attributable to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased foot traffic during Black Friday. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Ampthill’s position as a safer area, with violence and sexual offences 53% below the national benchmark. However, the 57% above-average rate for public order offences indicates a unique challenge for local authorities, requiring tailored strategies to address the specific drivers of this category. These comparisons offer residents a clear context: while Ampthill remains a low-crime area overall, targeted attention to public order issues may be necessary to maintain this status.