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Crime in Chipping Ongar

Chipping Ongar had 162 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 17 Epping Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Epping Forest area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

CM5, Epping Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chipping Ongar

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90.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 17Epping Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 43 Apr 58 May 51 Jun 50 Jul 61 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chipping Ongar. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5433%
anti-social behaviour3220%
vehicle crime1912%
public order117%
criminal damage117%
burglary74%
theft74%
shoplifting74%

Chipping Ongar against Epping Forest

TypeChipping Ongar per 1,000Middle Epping Forest areaChange
Violence30.228.1▼ 14%
Burglary3.93.6–
Vehicle crime10.68–
Anti-social behaviour17.99.7▲ 88%
Theft and robbery5.65.2▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chipping Ongar90.7▲ 16%
North Weald70.6▲ 17%
Kelvedon Hatch59.7▲ 36%
Moreton3.3–
See every Epping Forest area ranked on the crime in Epping Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chipping Ongar a safe area?

Chipping Ongar had about 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 17 Epping Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chipping Ongar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and vehicle crime (19).