Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 23, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Ongar has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 23 vs 173 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood 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 173).