Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 31 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Ongar has more 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 Brentwood — 18 vs 31 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Other theft while Ongar had more Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 31).