Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Ongar and Saffron Walden recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 23 and 26 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ongar sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (10) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Public order (4). 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, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 23 vs 26 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Ongar is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ongar saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 26).