Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heybridge recorded notably higher crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 34 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5), while Ongar has more Vehicle crime (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 18 vs 34 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Ongar had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 34).