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Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026

Violence and sexual offences
304
Anti-social behaviour
105
Criminal damage and arson
52
Other theft
47

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Jun 2025	688	9.2%
Jul 2025	726	9.7%
Aug 2025	643	8.6%
Sep 2025	569	7.6%
Oct 2025	620	8.3%
Nov 2025	592	7.9%
Dec 2025	513	6.8%
Jan 2026	537	7.2%
Feb 2026	492	6.6%
Mar 2026	691	9.2%
Apr 2026	758	10.1%
May 2026	677	9%

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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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Chief Inspector

Stuart Austin
Sergeant

Nathan Pearson
Police Constable

Sam Harris

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

Concerns from residents about antisocial behaviour in key hotspot locations including Clacton town centre retail areas and seafront (Pier Ward, promenade and car parks), Jaywick residential areas with repeat demand, Walton and Frinton seafront and greensward areas, Brightlingsea waterfront and marina, and Harwich town centre, port areas and surrounding public spaces.

Issued 02 July 2026

Action taken:

We’ve been listening to residents and understand concerns about Anti-Social behaviour across key hotspot locations.

In response, we will ensure Neighbourhood Policing Teams respond to ASB through high-visibility and targeted patrols, supported by hotspot policing and problem-solving plans.

We will focus on partnership working with Tendring District Council, CSP, licensing, youth services and partners to address root causes and prevent escalation, alongside joint working with Roads Policing to tackle nuisance vehicles, speeding and vehicle-related ASB.

Officers will continue ongoing engagement with residents and businesses to identify issues early and will use appropriate powers where required, including dispersals, community protection warnings and notices (CPWs/CPNs), public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) and Section 59 vehicle powers.

Actioned 02 July 2026
Priority:

Concerns about vehicle offending across hotspots including Clacton, Jaywick, Harwich, Walton and Frinton seafront areas, and key road networks across Manningtree, Lawford and rural routes.

Issued 02 July 2026

Action taken:

We’ve been listening to concerns about vehicle crime and vehicle-related ASB across hotspot locations and key road networks.

In response, we will deliver a proactive, intelligence-led approach combining targeted patrols, ANPR and plain-clothes activity.

We will focus on joint operations with Roads Policing including stop checks, enforcement and disruption activity, targeting vehicles linked to crime, recovering stolen vehicles and targeting repeat offenders and organised groups.

Officers will continue to support crime prevention messaging delivered through engagement and social media.

Actioned 02 July 2026
Priority:

Concerns about domestic abuse and repeat victimisation in vulnerable communities where repeat demand and harm are identified.

Issued 02 July 2026

Action taken:

We recognise concerns about domestic abuse and repeat victimisation within vulnerable communities.

In response, we will ensure officers work with safeguarding teams and partner organisations to identify and protect people at high risk.

We will focus on taking action to manage individuals responsible for repeated harm, gathering evidence to support investigations and secure positive outcomes, supported by strong referral pathways, safeguarding and safety planning.

Officers will continue ongoing engagement to ensure people are directed to appropriate support services.

Actioned 02 July 2026
Priority:

Ongoing concerns regarding safety and perceptions of safety within key town centres, particularly Clacton, including Pier Ward, the seafront, and the night-time economy.

Issued 02 July 2026

Action taken:

We’ve been listening to concerns about safety and public confidence within Clacton town centre.

In response, we will deliver a dedicated policing plan with high-visibility patrols during peak times and targeted activity addressing ASB, shoplifting and crime.

We will focus on strong partnership working with Tendring District Council, businesses and licensing teams, alongside regular engagement with retailers and community stakeholders.

Officers will continue to take appropriate action to deal with ongoing issues, including the use of legal powers such as dispersals, community protection notices and public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) where necessary, and will use social media to support reassurance and prevention messaging.

Actioned 02 July 2026