Crime in Stansted Mountfitchet: statistics, rates and trends
691 crimes were recorded in Stansted Mountfitchet in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stansted Mountfitchet at a glance
- Crime trends in Stansted Mountfitchet
- Types of crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
- Stansted Mountfitchet compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stansted Mountfitchet
- Streets with the most crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stansted Mountfitchet
- Population and deprivation in Stansted Mountfitchet
- Questions about crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
- About this data
691 crimes were recorded in Stansted Mountfitchet in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stansted Mountfitchet has the 861st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stansted Mountfitchet | Uttlesford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 691 | 5,789 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | 60.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,540 | 95,106 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stansted Mountfitchet was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,105 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (691). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 691 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 759 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 879 | 83.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 985 | 93.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 975 | 92.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,011 | 95.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,105 | 104.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,076 | 102.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 928 | 88.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 theft, possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and other crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +1% |
| Other theft | 94 | 8.9 | 1.39 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -6% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -6% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.5 | 0.75 | +8% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.9 | 1.95 | +43% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -64% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stansted Mountfitchet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stansted Mountfitchet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stansted Mountfitchet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stansted Mountfitchet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stansted Mountfitchet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stansted Mountfitchet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 46 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stansted Mountfitchet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stansted Mountfitchet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stansted Mountfitchet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stansted Mountfitchet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 5 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 up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stansted Mountfitchet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stansted Mountfitchet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stansted Mountfitchet.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford | 3,497 | 78.8 | +20% |
| Takeley and Little Canfield | 1,651 | 274.4 | +319% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 630 | 53.8 | -18% |
| Great Dunmow | 639 | 63.6 | -3% |
| Saffron Walden | 706 | 44.9 | -32% |
| Buntingford | 564 | 67.4 | +3% |
| Harlow | 10,320 | 107.6 | +64% |
| Ware | 1,325 | 65.9 | +0% |
2 areas within Stansted Mountfitchet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stansted South & Birchanger had the highest rate (91.2 per 1,000) and Stansted North the lowest (43.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted South & Birchanger | Neighbourhood | 4,856 | 443 | 91.2 |
| Stansted North | Neighbourhood | 5,684 | 248 | 43.6 |
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 Stansted Mountfitchet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bury Lodge Lane | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Parsonage Lane | 15 |
| On or near B1051 | 14 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 12 |
| On or near Walson Way | 12 |
| On or near B1383 | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 | 243 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 8.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Stansted Mountfitchet has an estimated population of 10,540. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stansted Mountfitchet sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Stansted Mountfitchet a safe place to live?
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 65.6 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 Stansted Mountfitchet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (94).
Is crime in Stansted Mountfitchet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stansted Mountfitchet was down 9% on the year before: 691 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 759 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stansted Mountfitchet?
Stansted Mountfitchet is policed by Essex. 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 Stansted Mountfitchet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.