Ampthill Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill’s February 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 26.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment for the area’s 9,063 residents. This lower-than-average rate is underscored by the dominance of specific crime categories, with violence and sexual offences (34.1% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (27.3%) emerging as the most prevalent concerns. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including the area’s character as a built-up region within Central Bedfordshire, where community dynamics and urban planning may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the relative stability of crime rates, though the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights localized pressures. While violent crime remains below the UK average, the rise in property-related offences such as burglary (up 100% from zero to four incidents) indicates vulnerabilities that warrant closer examination. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between sustained safety and emerging challenges, with the area’s low population density and proximity to rural zones potentially playing a role in shaping these trends.

February 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200%—from 4 to 12 incidents—marking a significant spike. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 6), suggests a potential uptick in community tensions or environmental factors during the winter months. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 83.3%, a decline that may reflect reduced outdoor activity typical of February. Vehicle crime also dropped by 80%, aligning with seasonal trends where colder weather and shorter daylight hours deter certain types of theft. Ampthill’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) remains 28% below the UK average, illustrating a consistent trend in lower rates of violence compared to national benchmarks. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, where specific categories can shift dramatically while others remain stable.

Ampthill's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 41.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest in absolute terms, reflects localized fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualizes the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for every 206 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to broader UK averages. This monthly aggregate provides a snapshot of risk for individuals living or working in Ampthill, highlighting that while crime is present, its impact remains proportionally minimal within the community. The population context further emphasizes that the area’s crime profile is not high, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage saw sharp increases.