Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Sawbridgeworth recorded notably higher crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 55 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ongar sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Sawbridgeworth has more Vehicle crime (8). 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 Sawbridgeworth — 23 vs 55 incidents. That is 58% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 55).