Crime in Stopsley: statistics, rates and trends
844 crimes were recorded in Stopsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stopsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Stopsley
- Types of crime in Stopsley
- Stopsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stopsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stopsley
- Population and deprivation in Stopsley
- Questions about crime in Stopsley
- About this data
844 crimes were recorded in Stopsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 278 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stopsley has the 2,306th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stopsley | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 844 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,382 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stopsley was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (804). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 844 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 836 | 67.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 804 | 64.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 869 | 70.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 921 | 74.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 945 | 76.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,073 | 86.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,436 | 116.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,305 | 105.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stopsley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+55%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 22.5 | 0.66 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 14.4 | 0.94 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -19% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -9% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -16% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +133% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +55% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stopsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stopsley recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stopsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stopsley recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stopsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stopsley recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stopsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stopsley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stopsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stopsley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stopsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stopsley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stopsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stopsley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stopsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stopsley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stopsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stopsley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stopsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stopsley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stopsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stopsley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stopsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stopsley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stopsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stopsley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stopsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stopsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stopsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stopsley.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stopsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Venetia Road | 48 |
| On or near Butterfield Green Road | 39 |
| On or near St Thomas'S Close | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Tancred Road | 23 |
| On or near Hazelwood Close | 22 |
| On or near St Thomas'S Road | 22 |
| On or near Mixes Hill Road | 21 |
| On or near Williton Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stopsley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Stopsley has an estimated population of 12,382. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stopsley sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stopsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Stopsley a safe place to live?
Stopsley recorded 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stopsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Stopsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stopsley was almost unchanged on the year before: 844 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 836 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stopsley?
Stopsley is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stopsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.