Total Crime Rate
38.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 25th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 369th 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 The Avenue (MK45 2NR) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 12.9% lower than the Ampthill average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (MK45 2NR), the main crime hotspot is near Peppermint End. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 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 | Sidney Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sidney Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Limes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glebe Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arthur Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linden Row | — |
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