Total Crime Rate
42.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rectory Lane area has the 20th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 410th 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 Rectory Lane (MK45 3LD) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 4.5% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rectory Lane (MK45 3LD), the main crime hotspot is near Pembroke Road. 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albert Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchard | Under investigation |
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