Who Do I Report It To?
Have you spotted an issue in Ongar but are unsure who is responsible for dealing with it?
Different problems need to be reported to different organisations. We have brought the most useful reporting links together on one page so you can quickly reach the correct police, council or parking service.
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Is it an emergency?
Always call 999 when:
- Someone is in immediate danger
- Violence is being used or threatened
- A serious crime is happening
- Someone has been seriously injured
- Serious damage is being caused to property
For non-emergencies, you can report matters online, use Essex Police Live Chat or call 101. Essex Police’s online services and Live Chat are available 24 hours a day.
Report something to Essex Police
➡️ Report a non-emergency crime
➡️ Report antisocial behaviour to Essex Police
➡️ View all Essex Police reporting options
➡️ Contact Essex Police or use Live Chat
Essex Police provides separate online forms for crime, antisocial behaviour, missing people, road traffic incidents, stalking, harassment, lost property and other matters.
Report an issue to Epping Forest District Council
Epping Forest District Council deals with several local environmental and community issues, including fly-tipping, noise nuisance, abandoned vehicles, street cleaning and certain reports of antisocial behaviour.
➡️ Report antisocial behaviour
➡️ Report a street-cleaning issue, litter or an overflowing bin
➡️ Report an abandoned vehicle
➡️ View all Epping Forest District Council reporting options
You can also telephone Epping Forest District Council on 01992 564000.
Important information about fly-tipping
If fly-tipping is taking place at that moment, do not approach those involved or touch the waste. Essex Police should be contacted if the offenders are still present. Historic incidents can be reported to Epping Forest District Council.
Report information anonymously
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that allows people to provide information about crime anonymously.
➡️ Give information anonymously to Crimestoppers
You can also call 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is not an emergency service and cannot take reports directly from victims of crime because it operates anonymously. Emergencies should be reported to the police by calling 999.
Fearless
Fearless is the youth service of Crimestoppers, giving young people a way to provide information about crime anonymously.
➡️ Give information anonymously through Fearless
Fearless cannot take emergency reports or reports directly from victims of crime.
Report a parking issue
Parking restrictions and enforcement across the area are managed by the North Essex Parking Partnership.
➡️ Contact the North Essex Parking Partnership
➡️ Request parking enforcement
Telephone enquiries are available on 01206 282316, Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm. You can also email pa*****@************ov.uk.
Help us keep this page useful
Official services and reporting forms can occasionally change. We will aim to keep these links updated, but please let Anything Ongar know if you find a link that is no longer working.
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