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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    76

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    34

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    27

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Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
May 2025 216 10%
Jun 2025 207 9.6%
Jul 2025 211 9.8%
Aug 2025 190 8.8%
Sep 2025 171 7.9%
Oct 2025 190 8.8%
Nov 2025 130 6%
Dec 2025 149 6.9%
Jan 2026 163 7.5%
Feb 2026 141 6.5%
Mar 2026 186 8.6%
Apr 2026 206 9.5%

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About us

Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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Your team

  • Chief Inspector

    Martin Richards

  • Inspector

    Phil Jackson

  • Sergeant

    Andrew Christian

  • Sergeant

    Matthew Green

  • Police Constable

    Dan Ricketts

  • Police Constable

    Phil McShane

Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    Speeding vehicles remain a key concern for residents across Braintree, particularly in rural villages and residential areas.

    Issued 07 April 2026

    Action taken:

    In response to these concerns, the Braintree & Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to support Community Speed Watch groups across the district, working in partnership with local volunteers to raise awareness and educate drivers. Officers coordinate speed checks and enforcement activity in locations where residents have reported ongoing issues, using intelligence and community feedback to identify priority areas. Where appropriate, enforcement action is taken against motorists exceeding the speed limit, alongside engagement and preventative measures aimed at reducing repeat offending.

    Actioned 07 April 2026

  • Priority:

    Rural crime, including hare coursing and fly-tipping, continues to have a significant impact on Braintree’s rural communities, landowners, and farmers. These offences cause damage to land and wildlife, financial loss, environmental harm, and can leave residents feeling isolated and vulnerable.

    Issued 07 April 2026

    Action taken:

    In response to these concerns, the Braintree & Uttlesford Neighbourhood Policing Team has increased its focus on rural crime through targeted patrols which are intelligence-led. Officers are working closely with local farmers, landowners, parish councils, and partner agencies to identify emerging issues and share information effectively.
    As part of this engagement, officers are visiting farms and rural landowners to deliver DNA property marking kits and provide tailored crime prevention advice. These visits aim to deter offending, improve traceability of stolen property, and strengthen confidence among rural businesses and residents.

    Actioned 07 April 2026

  • Priority:

    Antisocial behaviour in town centres remains a concern for residents and businesses

    Issued 07 April 2026

    Action taken:

    In response to these concerns, Town Team officers are carrying out regular high-visibility foot patrols in town centres to deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to the public. Officers actively engage with residents and businesses to identify emerging issues and respond swiftly to reports.

    Actioned 07 April 2026

Meetings and events

Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

12:30PM - 1:30PM, Tue 16 June 2026

Hatfield Peverel

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Pop up Lounge - Multi Agency - Tesco, Weavers Court, Halstead

10:00AM - 1:00PM, Wed 17 June 2026

Weavers Court, High Street, Halstead,

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Thu 18 June 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 19 June 2026

24 Highfield Road, Witham

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Pop up Lounge - Multi Agency – Witham, opposite Town Hall

10:00AM - 1:00PM, Fri 19 June 2026

Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

12:30PM - 1:30PM, Fri 19 June 2026

Hatfield Peverel

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 20 June 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sun 21 June 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Mon 22 June 2026

24 Highfield Road, Witham

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Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

11:00AM - 11:45AM, Tue 23 June 2026

61 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Tue 23 June 2026

Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

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Let's Talk - Yumy Café – Little Square, Braintree

11:00AM - 11:30AM, Fri 26 June 2026

8 Little Square, Braintree

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 27 June 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sun 28 June 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Mon 29 June 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Beat Surgery

12:30PM - 1:30PM, Mon 29 June 2026

Hatfield Peverel

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Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

11:00AM - 11:45AM, Tue 30 June 2026

61 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Tue 30 June 2026

Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Wed 01 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Wed 01 July 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

5:00PM - 6:00PM, Wed 01 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Thu 02 July 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let’s Talk – Cineworld Braintree Village

4:00PM - 5:00PM, Thu 02 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let’s Talk – Gosfield Playing Field, Halstead

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sat 04 July 2026

Church Road, Gosfield, Halstead

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 06 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Tue 07 July 2026

Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

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Let's Talk - Witham Town Hall

11:00AM - 11:45AM, Tue 07 July 2026

61 Newland Street, Witham

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Let’s Talk – St Andrews Community Church, Gt Yeldham

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Thu 09 July 2026

Church Road, Great Yeldham

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Thu 09 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Fri 10 July 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let's Talk - Bures Hamlet

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 11 July 2026

Bures Common

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sat 11 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Village Hall

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Wed 15 July 2026

Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel,

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Let's Talk - River Walk, Asda Witham

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Thu 16 July 2026

24 Highfield Road, Witham

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Let's Talk - Witham Greggs

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 17 July 2026

Greggs, Newlands Shopping Centre, Witham

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Let’s Talk – Cineworld Braintree Village

4:00PM - 5:00PM, Sat 18 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - TOAST, Witham

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sun 19 July 2026

50 Newland Street, Witham

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Mon 20 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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Let's Talk - Hatfield Peverel Village Hall

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 24 July 2026

Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel,

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Let’s Talk – Braintree Village

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 25 July 2026

Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree

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