Stansted Mountfitchet Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Stansted Mountfitchet’s crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 29.4% of all reported incidents. This category, with a local rate of 1.5 per 1,000, was 42% below the UK average, yet remained the most frequently reported crime type. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents was 31.1% lower than the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a broader pattern of relative safety. Other theft (19.6% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (11.8%) followed as the next most common categories. September’s seasonal context—back-to-school activities and the start of university term—likely influenced these trends, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to theft in retail areas. However, the sharp 75% drop in shoplifting compared to the previous month suggests a possible seasonal lull, though this may be offset by heightened activity in other theft categories. The area’s lower crime rate is consistent with its character as a largely residential built-up area within Uttlesford, where the absence of major commercial hubs or nightlife venues may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The relatively low rates of public order offences (7% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (74% below) further support this interpretation. While the local rate of violence and sexual offences remains a focus, the broader picture indicates a community with a crime profile that diverges from national averages, shaped by its geographic and demographic context.

September 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with other theft surging by 150% (from 4 to 10 incidents) and shoplifting plummeting by 75% (from 4 to 1). This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, as back-to-school activities and university freshers potentially drive theft in retail areas. Violent crimes accounted for 29.4% of total incidents, slightly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000).5 per 1,000 remains a concern. Possession of weapons rose by 100% to 3 incidents, a figure 329% above the UK average. This spike, while small in absolute terms, could indicate a need for local monitoring. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 55.6%, aligning with the area’s lower-than-average rate for this category. The drop in shoplifting may be linked to increased foot traffic in retail zones during the early autumn.

Stansted Mountfitchet's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 21.5% decline from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a crime rate 31.1% below the national average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. On a monthly basis, the exposure to crime was 1 reported crime for every 198 residents, a statistic that contextualises the safety of the area when compared to broader population figures. The drop in vehicle crime, which fell by 55.6% from 9 to 4 incidents, suggests a possible seasonal shift, with fewer outdoor activities as nights lengthen. This contrast with the rise in other theft (+150%) highlights a dynamic interplay between local patterns and national trends.