Crime Rate in Stansted North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stansted North

The total recorded crimes in Stansted North, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stansted North crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stansted North, encompassing approximately 5,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stansted North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Stansted North?

To understand the safety of Stansted North, we need to analyze Stansted North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Stansted North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 239 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stansted North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Stansted North had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 260 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Stansted North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Stansted North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stansted North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stansted North has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Stansted North crimes were 239. The crime rate of Stansted North in 2024 was 47.64 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stansted North were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.83 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stansted North)CrimesRank (Stansted North)CrimesRank (Stansted North)
Takeley143 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Saffron Walden Shire45 2327 5358 5
Great Dunmow South & Barnston34 4569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North33 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley26 7311 6347 6
Thaxted & the Eastons28 6286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham21 9306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys19 10285 9239 10
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts16 12248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle11 15156 13193 13
Newport11 13142 14189 14
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow11 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings10 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath6 1784 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish6 1855 1870 18
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
Ashdon2 2139 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Stansted North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stansted North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stansted North postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. B1383 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. North Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Spindles Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pond Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dellows Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. West Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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