Haverhill vs Ongar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Ongar

CM5 · Essex

23

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 23, a 7.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Haverhill records significantly more (82 vs 10 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverhill or Ongar safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 23 vs 160 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Haverhill and Ongar?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Haverhill recorded 82 incidents of this type vs 10 in Ongar. Overall, Ongar had fewer total crimes (23 vs 160).

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