Stansted Mountfitchet Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stansted Mountfitchet’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a marked contrast to the national profile, particularly in property-related offences, which accounted for 64% of all reported crimes. Other theft (17%) and vehicle crime (17%) were the most frequently recorded categories, both significantly exceeding UK averages by 45% and 80% respectively. These spikes may be partly explained by the month’s seasonal dynamics: Black Friday shopping events likely contributed to increased retail theft, while the onset of dark evenings and Bonfire Night could have influenced patterns of vehicle-related crime. The area’s overall low rate of violent crimes (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Stansted Mountfitchet’s character as a largely residential and commuter-oriented town with limited nightlife or high-density urban spaces. However, the surge in drug-related offences—rising 200% from October—raises questions about localized factors, such as transport links or transient populations, that could be driving this increase. Such anomalies, while not indicative of broader trends, underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5). These jumps contrast with a 71.4% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 28 to 8. Vehicle crime also decreased by 52.6% (from 19 to 9), a trend that may reflect reduced commuter activity during the month. Stansted Mountfitchet’s rate for violent crimes (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a lower prevalence of such incidents compared to the national profile. For residents, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes highlights a potential local concern requiring further monitoring, especially given the area’s proximity to major transport hubs that could influence illicit activity patterns.

The crime rate in Stansted Mountfitchet for November 2023 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 32.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as November typically sees fewer daylight hours and less foot traffic in retail areas compared to the preceding month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 191 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s continued safety compared to national averages. With a population of 10,108, the monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low, though localized spikes in specific categories like drugs and shoplifting suggest targeted attention may be needed in certain areas.