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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash crime rate of 7.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunters Chase with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • The Elms 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 7.59 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash)CrimesRank (Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash)CrimesRank (Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
Epping Hemnall97 2505 7583 5
Waltham Abbey South West57 5981 3855 3
Passingford69 4801 4777 4
Loughton St Mary's41 9621 5434 10
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common56 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill34 11455 10507 7
Loughton Roding44 7254 24305 21
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane31 15459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster41 8461 8455 9
Chigwell Village39 10367 15388 14
Buckhurst Hill West32 14442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East14 27331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton33 13383 12392 13
Waltham Abbey North East33 12295 21243 25
Loughton Forest26 20382 13355 16
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing28 17378 14362 15
Loughton Fairmead24 21357 16304 22
Loughton St John's29 16282 22324 20
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 18348 17256 23
North Weald Bassett27 19300 20336 18
Lower Nazeing22 22272 23331 19
Theydon Bois18 23179 27185 26
Shelley10 31187 26245 24
Roydon13 28214 25179 27
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 25169 28144 29
Chigwell Row16 26136 30119 31
Lambourne12 29137 29169 28
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202514
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202417
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 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

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

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

1. Hunters Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Elms (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Carters Yard (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Great Lawn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Onslow Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Mark'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairbank Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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