Ampthill Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the area transitions from summer to autumn. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and other theft (13.3%). The decline in violent crime may partly reflect the return to school and university term, which typically brings increased community engagement and reduced late-night activity in local areas. Anti-social behaviour, though still lower than the UK average, showed a 28.6% month-on-month decrease, suggesting a possible correlation with local initiatives or heightened awareness during the back-to-school period. The area’s relatively low crime rate, particularly for violent offences, contrasts sharply with national trends, where violence and sexual offences average 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to Ampthill’s character as a small, built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, where community cohesion and lower population density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year, may also play a role in dampening crime rates during this period.

September 2024 saw a 25% month-on-month reduction in violence and sexual offences, with incidents falling from 16 to 12. This decline, combined with a 28.6% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 7 to 5), highlights a notable shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Ampthill remain 50% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 49% below, suggesting the area’s crime profile is significantly more stable than the national picture. Other theft and public order offences both rose by 100%, though these remain well below UK averages (other theft is 25% below, public order 82% below). The increase in other crime (from 0 to 1) may reflect isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. For residents, the daily crime rate of 1 per day provides context for local safety, with 30 crimes reported across the month. These figures underscore the area’s overall low crime environment, even as specific categories fluctuate. The sharp drop in violent crime, in particular, may be linked to the start of the academic year, with schools and universities acting as natural deterrents to crime through increased foot traffic and community activity.

Ampthill’s crime rate in September 2024 fell 11.7% from the previous month’s 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 302 residents, a figure that illustrates the area’s low crime exposure compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 9,063, Ampthill’s daily crime count of 1 per day translates to a manageable burden on local policing and community resources. This rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher risks. The monthly exposure statistic—1-in-302—provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, emphasizing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains minimal. This context is further reinforced by Ampthill’s built-up area classification within Central Bedfordshire, where lower population density and strong community networks likely contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, even in the absence of large-scale initiatives. For families and businesses, these figures reinforce the area’s reputation as a relatively secure place to live, with crime rates that consistently outperform national benchmarks.