Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 18, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Ongar has more Vehicle crime (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 18 vs 85 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Ongar had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 85).