Crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends

549 crimes were recorded in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire has the 3,550th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (773 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (549). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and burglary (-44%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 14,835. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.