Ampthill Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill's January 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—52.1% below the UK average—reflects a marked divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences, at 10 incidents (32.3% of total crimes), remained the most frequent category, though 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Public order offences, however, dominated the month's most unexpected shift, rising to 6 cases (19.4% of total crimes), a 500% increase from December. This stark contrast to the usual crime profile of a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire suggests a possible seasonal anomaly, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. Vehicle crime (5 cases, 16.1% of total) also rose sharply, 150% higher than December, potentially linked to post-holiday vehicle movements or changes in parking patterns. The overall crime rate aligns with the area's character as a low-density, commuter-oriented town where community engagement and local policing may mitigate broader national trends. Seasonal factors such as post-holiday economic activity and reduced foot traffic in retail zones may have contributed to this unusual distribution of crime types, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

Public order offences surged 500% in January 2025, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents—a dramatic shift that outpaces even the most volatile categories. This spike, which places Ampthill's public order rate at 0.7 per 1,000 (52% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000), contrasts sharply with the 56% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 11 to 10 cases). Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing 150% to 5 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), a rate 46% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. These upward trends may reflect unseasonal activity, such as increased public gatherings or disruptions in usual routines during January. Conversely, other theft dropped 77.8% (from 9 to 2 cases), suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus away from property crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained 59% below the UK average, at 0.4 per 1,000, reinforcing Ampthill's consistent performance in this category. Residents may find the 500% rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it represents a rare outlier in an otherwise stable monthly profile.

Ampthill's crime rate in January 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) marked an 8.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day during January, a figure that translates to roughly 1 reported crime for every 292 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Ampthill compared to its population size. When placed in a national context, the area's overall crime rate remains 52.1% below the UK average, a gap that has persisted despite the January spikes in public order and vehicle crime. The 500% increase in public order offences, while significant, still leaves Ampthill's rate for this category at 0.7 per 1,000—well within the lower end of the UK spectrum. This contrast highlights how localized factors, such as the area's commuter-oriented demographics and seasonal lulls in retail activity, can shape crime patterns independently of broader national trends. The 8.8% monthly decline also suggests that ongoing community efforts or policing strategies may be contributing to sustained reductions in overall crime, even amid specific category fluctuations.