Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · 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 Criminal damage & arson (5), 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 Criminal damage & arson while Ongar had more Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 31).