Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Flitwick Road area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 375th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Flitwick Road (MK45 2BJ) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.5% lower than the Ampthill average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Flitwick Road (MK45 2BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Flitwick Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ampthill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chestnut Crescent | — |
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