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Crime in Stopsley

Stopsley had 263 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 18 Luton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Luton area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

LU2, Luton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stopsley

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72.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 18Luton rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common82 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 85 Apr 106 May 78 Jun 102 Jul 83 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stopsley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour8231%
violence7529%
shoplifting2911%
criminal damage166%
public order166%
vehicle crime135%
theft83%
other crime62%

Stopsley against Luton

TypeStopsley per 1,000Middle Luton areaChange
Violence20.633.2▼ 18%
Burglary1.12.4–
Vehicle crime3.64.8▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.6▲ 12%
Theft and robbery3.67.6▼ 28%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
High Town184.10%
Bury Park140.7▲ 2%
Hart Hill83.1▼ 12%
Stopsley72.1▼ 6%
Round Green70.9▼ 14%
Biscot67.5▲ 5%
Wigmore67.3▲ 3%
See every Luton area ranked on the crime in Luton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Stopsley a safe area?

Stopsley had about 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 18 Luton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Stopsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (82), followed by violence (75) and shoplifting (29).