Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Stansted Mountfitchet has less crime — 34 vs 74 incidents in March 2026.
Epping recorded notably higher crime than Stansted Mountfitchet in March 2026 — 74 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Public order (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Burglary (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded fewer crimes than Epping — 34 vs 74 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Stansted Mountfitchet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Epping saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 74).