Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stansted Mountfitchet has less crime — 64 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Stansted Mountfitchet in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 64, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 64 vs 173 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Stansted Mountfitchet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 173).