Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 23, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Ongar has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 23 vs 98 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Ongar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 98).