Crime Rate in Stopsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stopsley

The total recorded crimes in Stopsley, Luton, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stopsley crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stopsley, encompassing approximately 16,552 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Stopsley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • St Thomas'S Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stopsley?

To understand the safety of Stopsley, we need to analyze Stopsley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Stopsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 570 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stopsley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Stopsley had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 493 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stopsley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Luton, Stopsley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stopsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stopsley has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 17th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Stopsley crimes were 570. The crime rate of Stopsley in 2024 was 34.44 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stopsley were around 493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.78 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stopsley)CrimesRank (Stopsley)CrimesRank (Stopsley)
South489 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow190 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot177 31,935 31,438 3
Wigmore135 51,642 51,361 4
High Town156 41,737 41,277 5
Farley133 61,591 61,272 6
Challney85 81,311 71,147 7
Saints98 71,132 8933 8
Leagrave84 9989 10910 9
Lewsey65 12999 9829 10
Northwell78 10855 11729 12
Round Green60 14757 12758 11
Crawley65 11721 14597 15
Limbury62 13715 15635 13
Sundon Park59 15744 13629 14
Icknield50 16600 16459 17
Barnfield37 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Stopsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 202422
November 20247
October 20245
September 202418
August 202414
July 202420
June 202416
May 202419

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Stopsley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stopsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. St Thomas'S Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St Thomas'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Stapleford Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Butterfield Green Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Greenways (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Venetia Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.