Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 23 incidents in April 2026.
Ongar recorded notably higher crime than Essex in April 2026 — 23 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Drugs (1), 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Ongar — 11 vs 23 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Ongar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 23).