Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Borage Walk area has the 13th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 355th 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 Borage Walk (MK45 3FR) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% higher 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 653.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Borage Walk (MK45 3FR), the main crime hotspot is near Borage Walk. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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