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 March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings crime rate of 239.52 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Ridings Lane with total crimes: 2
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Manns Yard 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 239.52 ranking 29th 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.

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
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
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
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

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

1. Little Ridings Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Manns Yard (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Fyfield Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chelmsford Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Millfield (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norton Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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