Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 18, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Other theft (14), while Ongar has more Vehicle crime (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 18 vs 167 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Ongar had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 167).