Crime in Ampthill: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Ampthill in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ampthill at a glance
- Crime trends in Ampthill
- Types of crime in Ampthill
- Ampthill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ampthill
- Streets with the most crime in Ampthill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ampthill
- Population and deprivation in Ampthill
- Questions about crime in Ampthill
- About this data
346 crimes were recorded in Ampthill in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ampthill has the 1,332nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ampthill | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 346 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,272 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ampthill was highest in the year to July 2019 (508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (346). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 346 | 37.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 44.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 401 | 43.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 372 | 40.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 370 | 39.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 354 | 38.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 418 | 45.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 508 | 54.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 498 | 53.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ampthill 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 (-44%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 16.0 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -3% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -36% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -36% |
| Public order | 18 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -44% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +300% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.07 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ampthill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ampthill recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ampthill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ampthill recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ampthill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ampthill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ampthill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ampthill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ampthill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ampthill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ampthill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ampthill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ampthill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ampthill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ampthill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ampthill recorded 12 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 300% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ampthill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ampthill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ampthill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ampthill recorded 5 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ampthill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ampthill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ampthill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ampthill 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ampthill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ampthill 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ampthill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ampthill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ampthill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | 547 | 47.9 | +28% |
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | +40% |
| Wixams | 567 | 67.4 | +81% |
| Barton-le-Clay | 188 | 37.4 | +0% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 290 | 34.7 | -7% |
| Cranfield | 359 | 41.1 | +10% |
| Kempston | 1,993 | 93.5 | +151% |
| Shortstown | 418 | 70.9 | +90% |
1 areas within Ampthill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ampthill had the highest rate (37.0 per 1,000) and Ampthill the lowest (37.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | Neighbourhood | 14,835 | 549 | 37.0 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kings Arms Yard | 26 |
| On or near Sandhill Close | 17 |
| On or near Moor Pond Piece | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Upper Lawn | 14 |
| On or near Fordfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Sidney Road | 9 |
| On or near The Limes | 9 |
| On or near Preston Close | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ampthill 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Ampthill has an estimated population of 9,272. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ampthill sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ampthill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Ampthill a safe place to live?
Ampthill recorded 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ampthill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Ampthill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ampthill was down 15% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ampthill?
Ampthill is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.