Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood saw somewhat more crime than Ongar in April 2026 (34 vs 23 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8) and Drugs (3), 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 Brentwood — 23 vs 34 incidents. That is 32% 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 Vehicle crime and Drugs while Ongar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 34).