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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turners Close with total crimes: 5
  • Carters Yard with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station 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 May 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.

AreaMay 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 Beach78 21,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway99 11,029 21,087 2
Waltham Abbey South West43 6981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's64 3621 5434 10
Passingford63 4801 4777 4
Epping Hemnall29 11505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common57 5612 6517 6
Grange Hill43 7455 10507 7
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane30 10459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster28 12461 8455 9
Buckhurst Hill West33 8442 11427 11
Loughton Alderton31 9383 12392 13
Buckhurst Hill East27 16331 18401 12
Loughton Forest27 15382 13355 16
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 13348 17256 23
Chigwell Village28 14367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing16 24378 14362 15
Loughton Fairmead20 20357 16304 22
North Weald Bassett18 21300 20336 18
Loughton St John's25 18282 22324 20
Lower Nazeing14 27272 23331 19
Waltham Abbey North East25 19295 21243 25
Loughton Roding14 26254 24305 21
Lambourne18 22137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 23169 28144 29
Shelley13 28187 26245 24
Roydon16 25214 25179 27
Theydon Bois10 29179 27185 26
Moreton and Fyfield4 3283 31123 30
Chigwell Row7 30136 30119 31
Lower Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202417
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Turners Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Carters Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. The Borough (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Glebe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Battle Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St James' Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Mead Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Love Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greensted Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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