Crime Rate in Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash

The total recorded crimes in Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash, encompassing approximately 2,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Coopers Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Stondon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Perrys Chase with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash?

To understand the safety of Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash, we need to analyze Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 310 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 339 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 10.96 ranking 17th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash crimes were 310. The crime rate of Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash in 2024 was 130.71 (year) or 10.89 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash were around 339 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.94 (year) or 11.91 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)
Waltham Abbey High Beach60 51,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway70 11,029 21,087 2
Passingford66 2801 4777 4
Waltham Abbey South West60 4981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's61 3621 5434 10
Epping Hemnall33 10505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common59 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill31 11455 10507 7
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village49 7348 17256 23
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane29 12459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster38 8461 8455 9
Loughton St John's36 9282 22324 20
Buckhurst Hill West28 13442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East24 19331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton23 20383 12392 13
Loughton Forest21 21382 13355 16
Chigwell Village26 15367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing18 23378 14362 15
Waltham Abbey North East28 14295 21243 25
Loughton Fairmead18 24357 16304 22
Lower Nazeing26 16272 23331 19
North Weald Bassett24 18300 20336 18
Loughton Roding18 25254 24305 21
Shelley19 22187 26245 24
Roydon9 31214 25179 27
Theydon Bois17 26179 27185 26
Chigwell Row16 27136 30119 31
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202417
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash postcode area is presented below.

1. Coopers Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Stondon Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Perrys Chase (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carters Yard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Banson'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. The Elms (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Green Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Great Lawn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Onslow Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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