Total Crime Rate
34.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fyfield Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ongar , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fyfield Road (CM5 0AF) in the last 12 months was 34.4 per 1,000 residents and was 45.8% lower than the Ongar average (63.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fyfield Road (CM5 0AF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Gables, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Clare Mews (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ongar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clare Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Gables | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Gables | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Peter'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Peter'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coles Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Clare Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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