Crime in Stansted Mountfitchet: statistics, rates and trends
693 crimes were recorded in Stansted Mountfitchet in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stansted Mountfitchet
- Questions about crime in Stansted Mountfitchet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (231), other theft (93) and anti-social behaviour (72) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 853rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stansted Mountfitchet | Uttlesford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 693 | 5,882 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,540 | 95,106 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stansted Mountfitchet of any year here (693 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 693 | 65.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 753 | 71.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 854 | 81.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 995 | 94.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 983 | 93.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 974 | 92.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,140 | 108.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,043 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 978 | 92.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.1 times the national rate) and other theft (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (56% below) and shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 24 to 29 and anti-social behaviour rose from 61 to 72, while vehicle crime fell from 86 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 21.9 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Other theft | 93 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -51% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stansted Mountfitchet; the highest is Takeley and Little Canfield (281.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Saffron Walden (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford | 3,555 | 80.1 | +22% |
| Takeley and Little Canfield | 1,695 | 281.7 | +328% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 628 | 53.6 | -18% |
| Great Dunmow | 660 | 65.6 | 0% |
| Saffron Walden | 708 | 45.0 | -32% |
| Buntingford | 563 | 67.3 | +2% |
| Harlow | 10,574 | 110.3 | +68% |
| Ware | 1,363 | 67.8 | +3% |
Of the 2 areas within Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted South & Birchanger had the highest crime rate (93.9 per 1,000) and Stansted North the lowest (41.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted South & Birchanger | Neighbourhood | 4,856 | 456 | 93.9 |
| Stansted North | Neighbourhood | 5,684 | 237 | 41.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Stansted Mountfitchet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bury Lodge Lane” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bury Lodge Lane | 111 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 21 |
| On or near Parsonage Lane | 15 |
| On or near Walson Way | 15 |
| On or near B1051 | 12 |
| On or near Birchanger Lane | 12 |
| On or near Chapel Hill | 12 |
Of the 621 crimes in Stansted Mountfitchet with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Stansted Mountfitchet has an estimated population of 10,540 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stansted Mountfitchet average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stansted Mountfitchet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stansted Mountfitchet a safe place to live?
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 853rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Stansted Mountfitchet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (93).
Is crime in Stansted Mountfitchet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stansted Mountfitchet was down 8% on the year before: 693 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stansted Mountfitchet?
About 10,540 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stansted Mountfitchet?
Stansted Mountfitchet is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.