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Burglary Rates in Ongar

Epping Forest, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

19

1.98 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

530

55.2 per 1,000 residents

41% below the UK average26% below the East of England regional average

How does Ongar rank?

Within Epping Forest

17 of 18 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

33th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

4
5
1
1
3
3
1
1
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
241
45%
Other Crime
127
24%
Vehicle Crime
55
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
41
8%
Shoplifting
23
4%
Drug Offences
22
4%
Burglary
19
4%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Ongar

Source: Census 2021 · 3,860 households

Detached 30%Semi-detached 43%Terraced 14%Flats 13%

The most common property type in Ongar is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.