Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Braintree recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 23, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Ongar has more 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 Braintree — 23 vs 68 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Ongar had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 68).