Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM5 · Essex
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 23 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Stansted Mountfitchet recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 23, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ongar sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11). 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 Stansted Mountfitchet — 23 vs 64 incidents. That is 64% 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 Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 64).