Ampthill Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ampthill's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 71.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area's generally low crime profile, though seasonal factors and localized spikes in specific categories require attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 40% of all incidents, but their rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 66% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most frequent category, occurred at 0.6 per 1,000, also significantly lower than the UK rate of 1.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October—characterized by darker evenings, the end of the summer social calendar, and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced patterns of activity, with public spaces potentially becoming more vulnerable to disorder. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the 200% increase in public order offences and the doubling of burglary and vehicle crime incidents indicate areas for vigilance. These spikes, though still small in absolute terms, may reflect transient factors such as increased foot traffic during Halloween events or the impact of the clocks going back, which reduces daylight hours and extends the timeframe for criminal activity. The low crime rate in Ampthill suggests a generally safe environment, but the month's data underscores the importance of community awareness and targeted policing in addressing emerging trends.

October 2025 saw a sharp rise in public order offences, which tripled from one to three incidents, marking a 200% increase. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may be linked to Halloween activities and the transition to darker evenings, which can amplify public disorder. Concurrently, burglary and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one incident each, indicating potential vulnerabilities in property security during the month. These increases contrast with a 37.5% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from eight to five incidents, possibly due to heightened community engagement or seasonal shifts in social activity. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, but they were 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly during late evenings, given the rise in public order offences and property-related crimes.

Ampthill's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 9.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 2.4 to 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower criminal activity, though the pace of reduction has slowed. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 453 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of just under 9,000 people. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the comparison reveals that even in a historically safe area, fluctuations in specific crime types can impact residents' perceptions of safety. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the overall rate remains low, localized spikes in categories like public order and burglary demand attention.