Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 18, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Shoplifting (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 Shelford — 18 vs 125 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Ongar had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 125).