Stansted Mountfitchet Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the safer end of the UK crime spectrum, though specific crime types reveal a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 45.8% of all incidents, with 27 recorded cases. While this rate is 5% below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), the 35% month-on-month increase from April raises questions about potential seasonal influences, such as the extended evenings and increased socialising during May’s bank holidays. Property crimes, including vehicle crime, criminal damage, and theft, accounted for the remaining 54.2% of incidents. Vehicle crime surged by 400% compared to April, though it remains below the UK average. This spike may be linked to the area’s proximity to major transport hubs and the increased traffic associated with the summer season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 73.3%, from 15 to 4 incidents, a trend that could reflect the impact of local community efforts or the seasonal shift in activity patterns. The data also shows that crimes like burglary and theft from the person are significantly below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (29% below) and theft from the person at 0.1 per 1,000 (33% below). These figures suggest that while the area faces challenges in certain crime categories, its overall profile is markedly safer than the national average. The interplay between local geography, seasonal factors, and community dynamics likely contributes to these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

May 2025 saw a stark 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), suggests a possible shift in criminal activity linked to increased traffic during the summer season. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 35%, with 27 incidents recorded—45.8% of the total crimes. This increase, while modest compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlights a need for continued vigilance in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour plummeted by 73.3%, from 15 to 4 incidents, a drop that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. Other significant trends include a 69.6% decrease in criminal damage and arson, aligning with the 17% UK average for this category. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories showing marked improvement while others remain areas of concern.

The crime rate in Stansted Mountfitchet for May 2025 (5.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 37.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during May, a month marked by bank holidays and extended evening hours. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in May, reflecting a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 10,108. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher crime concentrations in densely populated regions. The shift from April to May also highlights a possible seasonal influence, with reduced anti-social behaviour and criminal damage coinciding with the start of the summer season, though vehicle crime saw a steep increase. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area remains a safer place than the UK average, specific crime types like violence and sexual offences still require targeted attention.