Crime Rate in High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings

The total recorded crimes in High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings crime rate of 339.32 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 High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings, encompassing approximately 50 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Norton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Nine Ashes Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings?

To understand the safety of High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings, we need to analyze High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 169 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 144 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 339.32 ranking 25th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings crimes were 169. The crime rate of High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings in 2024 was 3373.25 (year) or 281.10 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2874.25 (year) or 239.52 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings)CrimesRank (High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings)CrimesRank (High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings)
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
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash18 24310 19339 17
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
Chigwell Row16 26136 30119 31
Lambourne12 29137 29169 28
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings postcode area is presented below.

1. Mill Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Norton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nine Ashes Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Woolmonger'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Millfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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