Total Crime Rate
29.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Home Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill , and the 270th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Home Close (MK45 3NH) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Home Close (MK45 3NH), the main crime hotspot is near Stanbridge Way. Police recorded 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albert Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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