Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stansted Mountfitchet has less crime — 64 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Stansted Mountfitchet in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 64, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11). 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 Harlow — 64 vs 164 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Stansted Mountfitchet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order. Overall, Stansted Mountfitchet recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 164).