Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 17, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ingatestone sees higher rates of Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Stansted Mountfitchet — 17 vs 64 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ingatestone saw higher rates of Burglary and Criminal damage & arson while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 64).