Stansted Mountfitchet Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stansted Mountfitchet's June 2025 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places it 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a safer profile compared to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 38.9% of total), followed by other theft (9, 12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (8, 11.1%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and localised issues rather than property crime, which accounts for 34.7% of reported incidents. Seasonal factors likely play a role: June marks the start of summer, with longer daylight hours potentially increasing opportunities for public order offences and anti-social behaviour in community spaces. Conversely, the drop in shoplifting (from 5 to 3 incidents) may align with reduced foot traffic during early summer. The area's violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) is 2% below the UK average, consistent with its character as a smaller, built-up area within Uttlesford, where community cohesion may temper more severe incidents. However, the 76% above-average rate for other theft highlights vulnerabilities in unsecured properties or retail spaces, a pattern often seen in commuter towns with transient populations.

June 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in Stansted Mountfitchet's crime profile. Drug-related incidents surged by 100% (from 0 to 3), marking a first-time appearance in the monthly breakdown. This increase, combined with a 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 1), suggests emerging trends that warrant local scrutiny. Anti-social behaviour also doubled (4 to 8 incidents), potentially linked to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions and increased social activity as summer began. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall during the early summer period. The area's 'other theft' category is 76% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a stark contrast to shoplifting's 52% deficit (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This divergence may indicate a shift in criminal tactics, with opportunistic theft targeting unsecured properties rather than retail environments. The violent crime category, at 2.8 per 1,000, remains 2% below the UK average. share of total crimes underscores its prominence in the local crime picture. Residents should be aware of the 100% increase in drug-related incidents, a change that could impact community safety perceptions and local policing priorities.

Compared to the previous month (May 2025), Stansted Mountfitchet's crime rate rose by 21.9% (from 5.8 to 7.1 per 1,000), marking a notable upward trend. This increase translates to roughly 2 crimes per day over June, a figure that, while modest, represents a shift from the previous month's lower activity levels. When scaled to the area's population of 10,108 residents, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 140 residents highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small community. This metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide averages (which are not provided for daily or monthly exposure), contextualises the impact on local residents. The area's crime rate remains below the UK average, but the 21.9% monthly increase raises questions about whether seasonal factors or transient population movements are influencing trends. For instance, the 100% rise in drug-related incidents and the doubling of anti-social behaviour may reflect increased socialising during the summer months. While the 7.1 per 1,000 rate is 12.3% below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective underscores the importance of localised interventions, particularly in addressing the 76% above-average 'other theft' category. Residents may find the 1-in-140 monthly exposure rate useful for understanding the relative frequency of incidents within their community, even as the overall profile remains safer than the national average.