Total Crime Rate
53.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 372nd highest 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 George Street (MK45 2DF) in the last 12 months was 53.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.3% higher than the Ampthill average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (MK45 2DF), the main crime hotspot is near Harrow Piece. Police recorded 4 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 | Criminal damage and arson | The Knoll | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Piece | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Piece | Under investigation |
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