Stansted Mountfitchet Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 10,108 residents, 52 crimes in March 2025 equate to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 people—34.6% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Stansted Mountfitchet’s relatively low exposure to crime, a trend consistent with its character as a built-up area within a largely rural district. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (16 incidents, 30.8% of total), followed by shoplifting (7 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents). These figures align with the area’s proximity to major transport hubs and its role as a commuter town, where retail and public spaces may contribute to certain crime types. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, particularly in violent crimes, which are 41% below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing influencing outdoor activity and crime patterns. Despite this, the area’s crime profile remains stable, with no major spikes in property crime or anti-social behaviour. The presence of shoplifting, which is 3% above the UK average, may reflect the town’s retail presence. These data points collectively illustrate a community that is generally safe but not immune to localized challenges.

March 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to two incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or specific local factors. Conversely, other theft fell by 55.6%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes linked to seasonal changes or improved security measures. The category of other crime—4 incidents—was 111% above the UK average, indicating a notable anomaly that warrants closer examination. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained 41% below the UK average, with 16 incidents (30.8% of total) concentrated in violence and sexual offences. This contrast with the UK’s higher rates underscores the area’s generally lower exposure to severe crime. The rise in criminal damage and arson (+66.7%) and drugs (+50%) may reflect shifts in local activity, though can be inferred from the data alone. These fluctuations, when viewed against the backdrop of March’s transition to spring, suggest a dynamic crime profile shaped by both seasonal and persistent factors.

In March 2025, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 12.0% decrease from February’s 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typically lower crime rates observed in early spring, when longer evenings and milder weather may reduce opportunities for certain offences. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 194 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the local community. When compared to the UK average, the area’s rate remains significantly lower, with 34.6% fewer crimes per 1,000 people. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 41% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Stansted Mountfitchet is a relatively safe place, though the presence of specific offences like possession of weapons—186% above the UK average—highlights areas requiring focused attention. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s built-up character and proximity to larger urban centres, suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends.