Crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
564 crimes were recorded in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- Types of crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- Demographics of Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (109) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 564 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,835 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire of any year here (564 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 564 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 641 | 43.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 621 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 631 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 623 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 623 | 42.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 704 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 770 | 51.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 785 | 52.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (69% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 37 to 23 and vehicle crime fell from 52 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire; the highest is Toddington, Central Bedfordshire (80.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +23% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -7% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | +10% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | -1% |
| Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | 833 | 46.7 | +23% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | +9% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +73% |
| Toddington | 790 | 80.3 | +111% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kings Arms Yard” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kings Arms Yard | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Sandhill Close | 22 |
| On or near Gardeners Close | 15 |
| On or near Upper Lawn | 14 |
| On or near Moor Pond Piece | 13 |
| On or near Abbey Lane | 12 |
| On or near The Limes | 12 |
| On or near Sandy Acres | 11 |
| On or near Fordfield Road | 10 |
Of the 455 crimes in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 14,835 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire was down 12% on the year before: 564 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire?
About 14,835 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire?
Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.