Total Crime Rate
133.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moor Pond Piece area has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 93rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Moor Pond Piece (MK45 2GU) in the last 12 months was 133.2 per 1,000 residents and was 199.8% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -72.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moor Pond Piece (MK45 2GU), the main crime hotspot is near Moor Pond Piece. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other theft | Moor Pond Piece | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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