Ampthill Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Ampthill’s crime profile revealed a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with 13 violent offences and 10 property-related incidents reported. This contrasts sharply with the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, as Ampthill’s overall rate of 4.0 per 1,000 placed it 53.5% below national levels. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 36.1% of all incidents—raises questions about local factors influencing this trend. Given Ampthill’s status as a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, its relatively low crime rate may be attributable to a combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and the absence of major transportation hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences (13 cases) suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly during the summer months when festivals and tourism drive foot traffic. Seasonal context further supports this interpretation: July, a peak period for outdoor events and school holidays, may contribute to increased social interactions that could either mitigate or exacerbate crime depending on local policing and community cohesion. The property crime category, though lower in absolute numbers, included burglary at a rate 122% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating potential vulnerabilities in residential security or unoccupied properties during the summer. This contrast between violent and property crime trends underscores the importance of understanding Ampthill’s unique character as a mixed-use, low-density settlement where seasonal rhythms and local demographics play a pivotal role in shaping crime patterns.

July 2025 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour surging by 350% (from 2 to 9 incidents), marking the most significant increase in any category. This jump, coupled with a 31.6% decline in violent crimes (from 19 to 13), suggests a combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement priorities. Violence and sexual offences remained 54% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a figure that contrasts with the 122% increase in burglary rates compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). While this may indicate targeted vulnerabilities—such as older housing stock or limited surveillance in certain areas—it is offset by the area’s consistently low rates of theft and public order offences. A resident would find the 350% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a potential need for community-based interventions during peak summer months when festivals and tourism drive foot traffic.

Ampthill's crime rate in July 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) reflects a slight decline from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000, marking a -2.7% reduction. This modest decrease aligns with broader patterns observed in the area’s historical data, where seasonal shifts and community engagement initiatives often correlate with fluctuations in reported crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that, while specific to Ampthill, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 9,063, this translates to one reported crime for every 252 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that highlights the area’s generally secure environment. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, illustrating that crime remains an infrequent occurrence in the built-up area. The consistency of this low rate, even during a peak summer month, suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s character as a mixed-use, low-density settlement—may contribute to sustained safety outcomes.