Total Crime Rate
54.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Landview Gardens area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ongar , and the 187th 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 Landview Gardens (CM5 9EQ) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% lower than the Ongar average (63.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Landview Gardens (CM5 9EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Turners Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ongar| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Turners Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Landview Gardens | — |
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